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bust

[buhst] / bʌst /
NOUN
chest of human
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NOUN
arrest for illegal action
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STRONG
letting go release
WEAK


VERB
physically break
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Example Sentences

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However, as Barron’s has written, the memory market is prone to cycles of boom and bust, meaning it could be perilous for investors to chase the rally higher.

From Barron's

The exact timing of a memory bust is difficult to predict, but it is inevitable.

From Barron's

Defence Secretary John Healey said the action was "in full compliance with international law", and "formed part of global efforts to crack down on sanctions- busting".

From BBC

That left many builders with plenty of unwanted inventory, and many smaller home builders went bust.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said: "This action formed part of global efforts to crack down on sanctions busting."

From BBC