tore

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Vice-captain Charlie Dean stepped up admirably when Sciver-Brunt tore her calf and, while 33-year-old Sciver-Brunt is only two summers into her reign, looks an able replacement whenever the time comes.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026

Forward Folarin Balogun, who scored twice against Paraguay, tore apart the Australian defense by sprinting past a defender down the left side and sending in a cross that turned into an own goal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

As for whether a new deal would effectively amount to a return to the original 2015 agreement that president Barack Obama negotiated and Trump tore up during his first term, that question remains unanswered.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

A ruthless Sweden side stuck five past Tunisia as they tore their Group F rivals apart.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

East to west, a crack tore the mountain apart.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone