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But the first half was an alien experience for him on the touchline, watching on as his Wales team were cut to shreds by a Belgian side who had rediscovered their verve.

From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2025

Nearing the shore the dinghy was cut to shreds on a rocky, razor sharp reef.

From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2025

“It’s really been cut to shreds, hasn’t it?”

From New York Times ● Jul. 6, 2016

And the reckless scorchers scorch With hanging purple heads, But O for the tube that is busted up And the tyre that is cut to shreds.

From Mr. Punch Awheel The Humours of Motoring and Cycling by Sir John Alexander Hammerton

They had been cut to shreds, and the right trouser leg was missing from the knee down.

From The Last of the Plainsmen by Zane Grey


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