flurry

[ UK /flˈʌɹi/ ]
[ US /ˈfɫɝi/ ]

NOUN

a light brief snowfall and gust of wind (or something resembling that)
he had to close the window against the flurries
there was a flurry of chicken feathers
a rapid active commotion

VERB

cause to feel embarrassment
The constant attention of the young man confused her
move in an agitated or confused manner

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How To Use flurry In A Sentence

Brady uses this horrid incident as a Rosebud inspiration for a life of flurry and accomplishment, but this is pure speculation.
This prompted a flurry of clarifications from sources that were no doubt close to Duncan. Times, Sunday Times
And with a little flurry of placative laughter, she added: "At your age, of course! The Magnificent Ambersons; illustrated by Arthur William Brown
Daughtry cried, at sight of the whale flurrying the water with aimless, gigantic splashings. CHAPTER XV
In a flurry of bright patterns, flashy materials, and skimpy outfits, several girls flurried into the room, all clicking away on high heels and giggling shrilly.
There would be a flurry of coding and decoding activity in time of war, but with the coming of peace, cryptographic knowledge and skills would atrophy and have to be relearned again at the next outbreak of hostilities.
A small flurry of winners brings hope, only for a minor drought to promote despair. Times, Sunday Times
What are we to make of this flurry of government activity? Times, Sunday Times
The flurry of deals in recent months, underlines the renewed confidence in the restaurant business. Times, Sunday Times
The Reddings House was indeed busy, bustling with servants, lost in a flurry of planning and preparation.

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