rip

Example Sentences

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“I think that a new owner is allowed to do whatever they want to a house, and if she didn’t like those black and white floors, she should rip them out in 2 seconds.”

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

There’s also the risk that companies will rip out their existing software vendors in favor of such AI competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

As Hull are preparing to take on Southampton, it would be unfair to give them just 72 hours to rip up their plans and start again for a game against Middlesbrough.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

“You don’t want to come rip a street up twice.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

I grabbed the hem of my sleeve and yanked with my other hand, but it would not rip.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri