the most busy period vs busiest period

Both "the most busy period" and "busiest period" are related to describing a period of time with a high level of activity. However, "busiest period" is the correct and more commonly used phrase in English. It is more concise and directly conveys the intended meaning.

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the most busy period

This phrase is not commonly used in English. It is grammatically incorrect as it combines the superlative form "most" with the adjective "busy" instead of using the superlative form of the adjective.

Avoid using this phrase and opt for the correct form, "busiest period," to describe a period of high activity or work.

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The beaches next to the property are not accessible to the public, therefore privacy is guaranteed even during the most busy period of the summer.
Some people experience problems with homestay families during busy periods.
Be sure to orient the Sagrada Familia and the other near the busy periods.
A special thanks to Urantia Foundation's staff for laboring so diligently during this busy period.
Doesn't apply with quantities over 25 and during busy periods, such as Christmastime.
The framer could encourage a "self service" system which would be handy particularly in busy periods.
It's normal that we have less energy now, in November, in such a busy period in terms of matches.
This is unusual but occasionally happens in busy periods (usually during the summer in England).
Consumption traditions - mainly served up during festivals, on special occasions, at gatherings and during busy periods in the farming calendar.
After this busy period, I will find time to come home.
Not much going on at the resort, but perhaps it was not yet busy period.
Be informed of all events that can have an impact on demand: this will help you better anticipate busy periods, or boost low periods with dedicated marketing action.
"The book was given to me by Terry Southern during one of the very busy periods of the making of 2001", he recalled.
Since days of old, it has been put aside in Lithuanian villages for busy period on farms in summer (haymaking, the rye harvest) and to offer to guests.
Availability: Monday and Friday. Booking required during busy periods such as Christmas, New Year and Carnival
For you, as I well know, it has been an extremely busy period. You have carried out your work with dedication and a spirit of sacrifice, in accordance with the best traditions of the Gendarmerie Corps.
Whether it's exams coming up, a busy period at work, or life choices to make: stress gets to us all at one time or another.
The shuttle is particularly attractive to business customers, including conference delegates attending seminars at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco. It is also useful for leisure clients in busy periods when taxis are not readily available.
(i) to ensure by means of a non-binding arrangement a satisfactory supply of services at less busy times of the day, during less busy periods or on less busy routes; or
Limited express ticket prices change seasonally: 200 yen is added to the regular charges during the busy periods at year-end and the summer and spring travel seasons, while fares are 200 yen less during inactive periods.

Alternatives:

busiest period
most active period
peak period of activity
period of high workload
time of maximum activity

busiest period

This phrase is the correct and commonly used form in English to describe a period of time with a high level of activity.

Use "busiest period" when referring to a time frame characterized by a significant amount of work, activity, or traffic.

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The busiest period is from the beginning of July to about the middle of August. Except this period, a last minute booking will be accepted.
Further, were provisional measures (which should run in parallel with the investigation) to come to an end in Q4 2004, this would create uncertainty in the market during its busiest period in the run up to Christmas.
The Parliament has around 400 permanent interpreters who can be joined by the same number of free-lancers during the busiest periods.
Certainly if one wishes to admire the enchanting "Torre del Poeta" it is better to avoid the most popular parts of the beach and the busiest periods.
The Electrolux Agora Pavilion is the largest temporary structure along the Croisette and is home to all official culinary festival events, hosting as many as 45 chefs at its busiest periods working to prepare food for up to 648 guests in a space of 1,000sqm.
This is typically one of the busiest periods of the winter season for the sprawling upmarket resort in western Switzerland, half of whose visitors generally come from Britain, France and the Benelux countries.
Six interns are hard at work in the Production department, the busiest area during this period.
In one ten-month period at one of Denver's busiest hospitals... Dr. Millikin had four patients die on his operating table.
Mr President, the Christmas period is the busiest time for the toy trade and for toy manufacturers.
Keep in mind that June, July, and August are the busiest months in most consular sections, and interview appointments are the most difficult to get during that period.
Walking on the snow in the unspoilt natural landscape of the Dolomites, far from the frenzy of the busiest centres, is an experience that attracts more and more people during the winter vacation period.
In addition, to encourage the decongestion of the busiest areas, the percentage of variation toll could reach up to 175% in congested areas, with higher rates in the five-peak and lowest rates for other periods.

Alternatives:

most active period
peak period of activity
period of high workload
time of maximum activity
period with the highest workload

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