pull to pieces
Example Sentences
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Before commencing to pull to pieces they should be rolled towards the back, especially close to the back, to straighten them.
From Practical Bookbinding by Adam, Paul
In this particular authors may be compared to a certain sagacious bird, which, in building its nest is sure to pull to pieces the nests of all the birds in its neighborhood.
From Knickerbocker's History of New York, Complete by Irving, Washington
This was all true; for ever since, when I have begged clothing of any one, the constant answer has been, that, no doubt, I wanted a piece of cloth to pull to pieces.
From The Book of Noodles Stories of Simpletons; or, Fools and Their Follies by Clouston, William Alexander
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
To be a critic of it is much easier than to be a creator of fine fiction; to pull to pieces requires lesser qualities than to construct.
From Critical Studies by Ouida
