rending

Example Sentences

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And so a proper rending of garments was had.

From Slate • Sep. 25, 2024

To Polley, more heart rending was that it proved that such a conversation is possible to have, in a hayloft or anywhere else.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 23, 2022

In that trio of songs, Spyres the Bel Canto star was most in his element: his tenor both riveting and rending, his high notes both tossed off and made to bloom with long crescendos.

From New York Times • Sep. 8, 2022

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

From Washington Post • Jun. 24, 2022

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

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman