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.
are busting
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present progressiveof bust.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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Talarico-like candidates are busting out across the U.S., if few in his seminarian mold.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026
“We are busting out of this place so fast.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2024
“Most medical practices throughout the Valley are busting at the seams,” he said by phone.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 13, 2024
Everyday, ordinary, working, white Americans who are busting their behinds to make ends meet and they can't seem to do so.
From Salon ● Jan. 20, 2022
I’m not sad, far far from it, so I don’t know why tears are busting out of my eyes.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
