bust up

Example Sentences

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The match started in lively fashion with Levi Colwill and James McClean escaping red cards following an early bust up.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2024

Ng5 f4!, looking to bust up the White defensive fortress.

From Washington Times • Jun. 13, 2023

He began to work with various wildlife protection nonprofits, then joined a series of U.N. and Interpol undercover operations in China and Vietnam to bust up the illegal trade in elephant ivory.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 11, 2022

In recent months, U.S. law enforcement has worked with partners including Ukraine and Bulgaria to bust up these networks.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2021

But the most important thing about Mr. Whitaker is that he was always in the street trying to bust up gangs and keep police from doing crazy stuff around here.

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds