Example Sentences

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Busting down doors, police arrested 23 suspected Monarchs without firing a shot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

"Busting up amyloid plaques hasn't worked that well, and there are a lot of side effects," such as headaches and brain bleeding, Shatz said.

From Science Daily • Jan. 26, 2026

The initials CBS evidently stand for Crime Busting Shows, which — but for a few situation comedies and “Survivor” — currently dominate the network’s lineup: “FBI,” “FBI: International,” “FBI: Most Wanted,” “FBI True,” “S.W.A.T.,”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2024

Busting out the frying oil may feel like an intimidating level of effort for everyday cooking or even for a dinner party.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2023

Busting up a Russian spy ring was an unexpected bonus.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin