Example Sentences

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Busting down doors, police arrested 23 suspected Monarchs without firing a shot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

"Busting up amyloid plaques hasn't worked that well, and there are a lot of side effects," such as headaches and brain bleeding, Shatz said.

From Science Daily • Jan. 26, 2026

Busting out the frying oil may feel like an intimidating level of effort for everyday cooking or even for a dinner party.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2023

Busting ghosts is still a fairly lucrative business after almost 40 years.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2021

I’d had it only a few weeks now, but my time-traveling, Ghost Busting, Knight Riding, matter-penetrating DeLorean had already become my avatars trademark.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline