lacerate

Example Sentences

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This type of semi-automatic weapon was used in the recent Nashville school shooting, and are known to be especially deadly because of their ability to lacerate organs.

From Salon

The most lacerating cry from the heart may come on the opening pages, with Bering’s final email, sent as she prepared to face Israeli guns:

From Los Angeles Times

While large shards of plastic can lacerate organ walls, the smaller particles, known as microplastics, can be just as deleterious.

From Salon

Gardner-Johnson missed five games with a lacerated kidney but still finished tied for the league lead with six interceptions.

From Los Angeles Times

Among so many others, Carolina linebacker Thomas Davis had a broken arm, Philadelphia wide receiver Terrell Owens a broken leg and and torn ankle ligament, and New England quarterback Tom Brady a lacerated hand.

From Los Angeles Times