tore

Example Sentences

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Richards was once again a lock for the World Cup when he tore two ligaments in his left ankle two weeks before the U.S. roster would be announced.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In recent months, chatter tore through town and headlines hit the Cowboy State Daily news site as residents received letters from the county about the man camp.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Zverev tore ligaments in his right ankle in what was the worst injury of his career and missed several months of the season after undergoing surgery.

From BBC • 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

Mindlessly, I tore chunks off and ate, swallowing huge pieces before I chewed.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff