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.
has been busting
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present perfect progressiveof bust (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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But "LDJ5 has been busting their ass, organizing day-in and day-out," said Palmer.
From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2022
Live dance is dormant, but filmed dance has been busting out all over.
From New York Times ● Jul. 9, 2020
The supremely talented golfer who has been busting huge 1-irons and sucking back approach shots all day is only 14 years old.
From Golf Digest ● Apr. 30, 2020
Look at Applied DNA Science, A great company that has been busting corrupt cotton producers this past year.
From New York Times ● Sep. 28, 2016
This team, this coaching staff has been busting their asses to get it together for this season.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 18, 2011
