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go on a tear





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“It’s beautiful to watch the player, that especially represents your team, go on a tear like this. We’ve needed all of it, and he’s in an extremely good rhythm.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2024

The Mets will go on a tear once Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer recover their health and Francisco Lindor recovers his groove.

From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2022

Eeli Tolvanen is about to go on a tear.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 10, 2021

“I feel like I’m ready to go on a tear, like I’m excited to play,” Mickelson said.

From Washington Times • Jan. 16, 2020

If the wheel is loose, the governor will most likely stop and the engine will go on a tear.

From Rough and Tumble Engineering by Maggard, James H.




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