tearing
Example Sentences
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Ellison snapped up the palatial pad back in 2021 for $80 million with the intention of tearing it down.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
Now bend the paper into a cylinder without stretching or tearing it.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
This can lead to more serious health issues including scarring and narrowing of the esophagus, or even tearing in the esophagus.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
On Thursday, the judge demanded 30 days’ notice before the administration makes any major structural changes to the center, including tearing it down.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
In fact, Jake’s mom had been smiling and tearing up ever since he told her he was on the school’s Quiz Bowl team.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
