tear

Example Sentences

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Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” is a soaring, achingly romantic tribute to the rapturous feeling of reading a great book, tearing through every page in a single afternoon.

From Salon

"It means everything," he said, after he had wiped away his tears.

From Barron's

“I am just really torn what to do with that,” Bowe said.

From Los Angeles Times

She later returned to her Instagram story after realising her suitcase contained sentimental items, and in her next post she was choking back tears.

From BBC

In many cases, a flood of neutrinos released during this collapse generates a powerful shock wave that tears the star apart in a supernova.

From Science Daily