busted
Example Sentences
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In the apartment, I find the old busted phone, slip it in my pocket, and lock the door.
From Literature
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Mary Beth has been busted by her daughters.
Dr. Achebe blew out a quick breath, like someone who was busted.
From Literature
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I don’t know if he’s out of gas, has a busted radiator, flat tires or is suffering from dementia.
From Salon
The Los Angeles Police Department announced Thursday it busted an organized crime group that targeted jewelry and retail businesses in the U.S. and abroad, including a theft in Los Angeles last month.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.