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bust up

[buhst-uhp] / ˈbʌstˌʌp /




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Owen added: "I was expecting that we would have a massive bust up, but it didn't happen."

From BBC • May 30, 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

I would just bust up laughing,” Lucille remembered.

From Washington Post • Nov. 9, 2022

“Whoa! Ms. DuForte, you know better. Y’all can’t bust up in there. It’s a trial in progress.”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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