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However from there, England's spinners tore through the middle order, taking a wicket in five consecutive overs, with Rashid and Dawson dramatically stalling the Sri Lankan innings.

From BBC

The performance left her in tears, with her coach Eteri Tutberidze later telling her on live television: "Why did you let everything go like that?"

From Barron's

"This is probably the biggest sporting success I have ever had and the most special feeling," aid the winner, after shedding a few tears.

From Barron's

Ignoring Mansfield’s dying instructions “to tear up and burn as much as possible,” Murry published his wife’s journals and letters, editing them to ensure that she emerged as a figure of romantic tragedy.

From The Wall Street Journal

It had teeth as long as his forearm and claws that could tear apart an oak tree.

From Literature