tore

Example Sentences

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I hate to say it, and it’s tough, especially for a woman: They really tore her apart.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

He tore a bicep while moving an electric toy car he was building for his son.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Nearly three years after a catastrophic storm tore through eastern Libya's port city of Derna killing almost 4,000 people the city is getting back on its feet, but the trauma persists.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

So he tore up the list and drew up his own.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Otters dove down and tore clams from the reef.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown