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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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Private credit has been a worry for the markets since last year, with the busts of First Brands and Tricolor prompting JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon to warn about “cockroaches” emerging in the sector.

From Barron's

A trio of top-tier teams - Wasps, London Irish and Worcester - went bust in the 2022-23 season, causing concerns over the long-term sustainability of the league.

From BBC

Another possibility: Tech investment gets ahead of demand, precipitating a bust.

From The Wall Street Journal

DJs who played there stopped booking new shows, ticket sales nosedived and just as fast as the Mirage had boomed, it was heading for a bust.

From The Wall Street Journal

This could mean clubs like Wasps, Worcester and London Irish - who all went bust in the 2022-23 season - return to the top flight in the future.

From BBC