to shreds
Example Sentences
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Apparently, when it comes to shreds and zest, I possess the object permanence of a baby.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026
Last year, France tore Ireland to shreds in the second half, scoring 34 unanswered points in a stunning response to losing Antoine Dupont to injury.
From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2026
Newcastle's defence had leaked 25 tries and 170 points in their opening five games and Harlequins tore them to shreds thanks to Smith and Green.
From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2025
They can’t team up — they’re doomed to tear each other to shreds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2025
Every wooden leg was broken, the upholstery ripped to shreds, hunks of stuffing strewn across the floor, along with the remains of the clock, flung from the wall and broken to almost unrecognizable bits.
From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness
