busted
Example Sentences
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Here are a couple of myths the experts busted.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
An orange car pulled into the parking lot, with a busted taillight, and a few members of the group got up and hobbled over.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
Four cars with busted tyres, thanks to a pothole.
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026
When he busted out the Klaebo stride for the first time at the Olympics, social media blew up at the sight of this Norwegian man sprinting uphill.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
Word is, most of the Maple Grove Garden Disciples got busted.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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