rending

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And so a proper rending of garments was had.

From Slate • Sep. 25, 2024

Hear how, alongside precision, the purity of sound — in the strings, and in Lucile Richardot’s robust yet smooth tone — maintains rending beauty and a softly dancing lilt.

From New York Times • Dec. 22, 2022

At the time, police also arrested and charged Clemmons’ sister, his aunt, a cousin and his half-brother with a variety of crimes, including rending medical aid to the wounded Clemmons.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2022

At least, I think that horrid screaming, silent sobbing and rending of garments indicates confusion.

From Washington Post • Jun. 24, 2022

But there was a rending, tearing noise of work going on inside.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien