pull to pieces
Example Sentences
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Nearly all modern virtuosi pull to pieces the wings of this gay little butterfly.
From Chopin : the Man and His Music by Huneker, James
"The garlands they twine," says Schumann, "they always pull to pieces again to offer them in another form to the next comer who chances to know how to amuse them better."
From How to Listen to Music, 7th ed. Hints and Suggestions to Untaught Lovers of the Art by Krehbiel, Henry Edward
He might tear down with his claws, and pull to pieces and devour others; but his mate he would shelter and defend and love with all his strength.
From The Market-Place by Frederic, Harold
He was always careful to scatter plenty of crumbs, so that they should not be tempted to peck up his seeds or pull to pieces the pansy buds.
From Sinister Street, vol. 1 by MacKenzie, Compton
The walls are generally about six inches in thickness and are very difficult to pull to pieces.
From A Book of Natural History Young Folks' Library Volume XIV. by Jordan, David Starr
