tearing
Example Sentences
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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
The 18-year-old missed the final month of the season after tearing his left hamstring while playing for Barcelona on 22 April.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
“I’m almost tearing up, here,” said Diallo, co-host of the “One Song” podcast, as he broke down “Sunshine’s” individual tracks in an April 2025 episode.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Canadian Alex Tagliani hit Zanardi's car broadside, at close to 200mph, tearing off its nose.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Then he cut long blades of tough crab grass, and sat cross-legged on the ground tearing the grass lengthwise so that each blade became many strands.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
