rending

Example Sentences

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And so a proper rending of garments was had.

From Slate • Sep. 25, 2024

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

McIntosh made field recordings there a few months before it was devastated by a fire, and the resulting piece is a subtly rending reflection on the climate crisis, and what can be salvaged from ashes.

From New York Times • Jun. 14, 2022

A noise of rending and crashing came dully through the ponderous stone.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien