rend asunder

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This controversy over the Sabbath proved the thin edge of differences and dissensions, which, as they went deeper and deeper, were finally to rend asunder the erstwhile united Abolition movement.

From William Lloyd Garrison The Abolitionist by Grimké, Archibald Henry

"Not if she is asking for me," said Rachel, moving on, her heart feeling as if it would rend asunder, but her looks composed.

From Clever Woman of the Family by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

I love it too well; I want the severing hand of trial to rend asunder the thousand evil passions which connect me with it.

From Memoir of Mary L. Ware, Wife of Henry Ware, Jr. by Hall, Edward B.

The ship is made to struggle with the elements, and the giant has been tamed to obedience, and is manacled in bonds which an earthquake would hardly rend asunder.

From Our Hundred Days in Europe by Holmes, Oliver Wendell

The 1, 8, 4, 12 is to rend asunder.

From St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, October 1878, No. 12 by Dodge, Mary Mapes