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busted

[buhs-tid] / ˈbʌs tɪd /
















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A few operations have been busted in India.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

An orange car pulled into the parking lot, with a busted taillight, and a few members of the group got up and hobbled over.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Smith said he was once told that Williamson “got busted hiding food under his bed.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Perhaps the biggest myth that has been busted so far: During its early days, bitcoin was said to be a hedge against fiscal excess, government money-printing and inflation.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 5, 2026

When Sean saw Elle behind a long folding table, collecting signatures with Stephanie and Noah, he busted out laughing.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan




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