bust
noun
a sculptured, painted, drawn, or engraved representation of the upper part of the human figure, especially a portrait sculpture showing only the head and shoulders of the subject.
am busting
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present progressiveof bust (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"I am already a changed person. I am busting with joy for the new energy I have to be with my son."
From Fox News ● Jan. 18, 2022
“What he doesn’t know is I have a black sequined tuxedo jacket in my closet that I am busting out!”
From New York Times ● Dec. 29, 2016
