bust

Example Sentences

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Chinese consumers have become choosier with their spending as a property-market boom has turned to bust.

From The Wall Street Journal

Her sculpted bust is displayed in town halls across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal

Skeptics point out that the market for silver is smaller than the one for gold, making it especially prone to boom and bust cycles.

From The Wall Street Journal

In some cases, a driver may regret not addressing their busted back-up camera or non-working lane change sensor if a crash happens, Anderson said.

From MarketWatch

We don't want this boom and bust, it doesn't make life easy for either of us.

From BBC