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  • past tense form of bust.
  • past participle of bust.
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busted

[buhs-tid] / ˈbʌs tɪd /
















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In that scenario, it would be busted down one or more divisions and forced to work its way back up over the course of several seasons.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Retrieving busted bots on stretchers, one of the Humanoid Games’ best visual gags, may actually have originated with her league.

From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026

The BBC's new director general has described the traditional TV licence model as "a busted flush" and "no longer fit for purpose".

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

By the end of the night, the pavement was littered with busted watermelons, sodas and chips, according to law enforcement and social media videos.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026

And with this, she busted out with a fully charming laugh.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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