tear

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Together, these findings strengthen the idea that aging is not simply the result of wear and tear across the body.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

All three stocks have been on a tear in 2026 as the boom in construction of artificial-intelligence data centers drives up demand for memory chips.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The most significant is captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, who missed the New Zealand ODIs with a "minor" calf tear and has now been ruled out of the subsequent T20 series.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Boeing, owing to its past takeover of MD-11 maker McDonnell Douglas, plays a major role in tracking how its aircraft handle wear and tear and informing customers how to maintain them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“The whole Archipelago. But this one has corals marked—corals that grow tall as trees beneaths the water, as’ll tear a boat to shreds if it tries to sail up and over.”

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell