busted
Example Sentences
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When he busted out the Klaebo stride for the first time at the Olympics, social media blew up at the sight of this Norwegian man sprinting uphill.
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
The NFL has long been a brutal place for young quarterbacks, who can overnight go from the next big superstar to a busted flush.
From Barron's
I hope Hank Greenberg’s busted out of his slump by now.
From Literature
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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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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.