rip

Example Sentences

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“Someone just has to rip the Band-Aid off and say, ‘All right, cool, I’ll give it a go,’” Mikolas said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Karol’s most recent LP “Tropicoqueta” was a history lesson, a joyful and well-studied rip through decades of Latin folk and pop.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

She’s got “slay” and “work” sitting at the tip of her tongue, ready to rip, and it’s a blast seeing what Wineman does with this very specific archetype.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

For the first time since taking charge in 2024, he let rip.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Sliding my thumb under the sealed edge, I rip it open and recognize Dad’s clumsy handwriting.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam