durst

American  

[durst] / dɜrst /

verb

1. Archaic. simple past tense of dare.

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durst British  

/ dɜːst /

verb

1. a past tense of dare

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Example Sentences

But having steak frites on the menu remains one of the safest bets for New York restaurants, in part because diners are more likely to order alcohol to accompany a red-meat meal, said Keith Durst, owner of the hospitality advisory firm Friend of Chef.

From The Wall Street Journal

Durst advised steakhouse Golden Steer on its recently opened New York location, its first outside Las Vegas.

From The Wall Street Journal

“New York just keeps bringing in more people who can spend,” Durst said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gary Durst dropped out of college after three weeks and enlisted as a Marine.

From The Wall Street Journal

Durst, who now earns about $275,000 annually before bonus at one of the nation’s big consulting firms, said the military also gave him a helpful perspective on the nation.

From The Wall Street Journal