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Scores of artists have reportedly torn up their invitations, several board members -- including the festival chair -- have quit, and the blocked author's lawyers have demanded an explanation.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

Nothing could have provided a more suitable host than an area of prairie where native grasses had been scythed away and the ground torn up by metal ploughshares and the hooves of a farmer’s horses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

In a press conference on Thursday, Rubio claimed his office has torn up more than 300 student visas on his watch.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2025

Pat Sajak isn’t too torn up over leaving “Wheel of Fortune” after hosting the game show for more than 40 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2024

The Bible that Nollie had smuggled to her she had torn up and passed around, book by book.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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