tear out
Example Sentences
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When Sir Keir Starmer became Labour leader, he promised to "tear out this poison by its roots."
From BBC • Jul. 17, 2025
This is where you tear out your hair.
From Slate • Oct. 10, 2024
Suitably educated, Augusztiny decided to tear out his lawn and plant a low-water substitute himself.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2024
By 2030, the state is required to tear out hundreds of poorly designed concrete or metal pipes called culverts that block fish passage under state highways.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2024
He said he would find the atlas and tear out the map of Florida and locate Lister and figure out exactly how to get there.
From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo
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