tearing
Example Sentences
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Veterinarians believe Sparky was struck by a car and dragged down the asphalt street, tearing ligaments and leaving him with a bone-deep wound — and his family with significant medical bills.
From Los Angeles Times
The LAFD, she said, didn’t have enough firefighters, based at enough fire stations, to quench the wind-driven flames that were tearing through the hills.
From Los Angeles Times
Grimes’ team added a front porch to the house’s facade, also tearing down interior walls to allow director of photography Seamus McGarvey to easily film inside.
From Los Angeles Times
They faced a 13-3 deficit late in the second quarter before tearing off 13 unanswered points.
From Los Angeles Times
"He would be shocked to see how he is worshipped in Kolkata and across India. I am tearing up but these are happy tears."
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
