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And so a proper rending of garments was had.

From Slate • Sep. 25, 2024

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

From Washington Post • Jun. 24, 2022

She holds the sum of these feelings in her anxious darting glances along with a rending sadness, making us understand why a girl like that would find comfort in Bush's best-known anthem.

From Salon • May 30, 2022

However, all three teams closed the regular season with victories, rending the outcome of Charlotte’s win meaningless in the big picture.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2022

A rending, splintering sound made them all look back at the house.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman