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n. - A vehicle carrying many passengers; An electrical conductor that makes a common connection between several circuits.

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Usage examples (35)
  • Throwing someone under a bus is a figure of speech.
  • Does that mean in Gozo, we will get what you call a bus service?.
  • Although writing with pen & notebook on a bus is a tricky endeavor.
  • The drawback with the bus is the movie, but your view will be spectacular.
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  • Her mother gave her a "buss" (kiss) on the "bus" (a vehicle).
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