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From the glorious fact, that our bonds we have bust, Let mankind learn the lesson of thorough self-trust, Though our sister States credit may cease to obtain, And no mortal will trust Mississippi again!

From Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) by Various

I took one look, and if mine had been a surgical case of stitches the last thread would have bust that instant.

From The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary by Warner, Anne

Good thing I didn't have on a celluloid collar or 'twould have bust into a blaze.

From Mary-'Gusta by Lincoln, Joseph Crosby

If it hadn't been for the tight vest I had on, I reckon my heart would have bust my ribs for joyfulness.

From Plain Mary Smith A Romance of Red Saunders by Phillips, Henry Wallace

I should think you would have bust if you hadn't had a chance to let it go.

From A Hero of Romance by Marsh, Richard