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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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High volatility, however, was also a feature of the dot-com rally well before the bust, and most strategists feel confident that even if there is a bubble, it’s nowhere near popping yet.

From Barron's

China Vanke, one of the few major real-estate companies not to default in the recent bust, is seeking to delay payment on a 2 billion yuan note, equivalent to around $282.5 million, due in December.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is among the few major Chinese developers that have yet to default amid the country’s massive property bust.

From The Wall Street Journal

Cantor’s recent crypto success could prove transitory, given the recent swoon in cryptocurrencies and the industry’s history of booms and busts.

From The Wall Street Journal

The layoffs have challenged the notion that engineering jobs are a safe and sure path to success, perhaps in a way not since the first tech bust.

From Los Angeles Times