busted
Example Sentences
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Here are a couple of myths the experts busted.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 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
The rest of the sport found out just how much better it was when Klaebo busted out his innovation at the World Championships in 2017.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
Four cars with busted tyres, thanks to a pothole.
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026
He got busted for selling candy before, but that was when he tried to do it in class.
From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist
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