tearing

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Trump, who got his professional start in his father's real estate development business, has zealously undertaken several renovations during his second term, including tearing down the east wing of the White House for a ballroom.

From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026

I kept tearing off pieces of crusty bread and dragging them through the oil before spooning the beans on top.

From Salon • Jun. 16, 2026

Across the metro area, developers are tearing down vacated call centers and replacing them with industrial parks and data centers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Ministers are attempting to crack on, in fact revelling in cracking on, with what they think they are there to do, delivering policies and, they hope, helping people, rather than tearing themselves apart.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Because in the few days since I checked it out of the library, I’m having trouble tearing myself away from it.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy