to shreds
Example Sentences
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But Arteta and his coaching staff gradually revived Arsenal's flagging spirits, firing them up so effectively that they tore Tottenham to shreds for the second time this season.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
All those combined Calcutta Cup teams that people did pre-match - Scotland had an average of three or four players in a joint side - were ripped to shreds.
From BBC • Feb. 14, 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
As the earthquake calmed down, I peeled off the stickers and tore them to shreds under the table.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
