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tear out

[tair-out] / ˈtɛərˌaʊt /




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They said the total cost to tear out and redo their front and back yards was $20,000, excluding house and structure upgrades.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

Recently the current tenants called Kaplan to let her know that the owners plan to tear out the rose garden to make room for their new garage.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 26, 2026

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

“Why’d you tear out of there? You saw my car, right?”

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed




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