tearing
Example Sentences
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Leoni, 19, was ruled out for a year after after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in September, a month after joining the Reds from Parma for a fee of £26m plus add-ons.
From BBC • May 29, 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
Reality TV had moved on from spoiled 20-somethings tearing each other apart to new ventures such as “90 Day Fiancé” and “Dance Moms.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Impostor syndrome kicks in, fabrics start tearing, and half-fitted mannequins, under a studio light at 2 a.m., look like they might never be fully dressed.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
They set off toward Tompkins Square Park, taking turns at reaching into the bag and tearing off chunks of the bread.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
