torn down
Example Sentences
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And he ordered the East Wing torn down in October to make room of his larger ballroom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
The internet as we knew it might have been torn down to the studs by Silicon Valley bigwigs looking to sell the wiring for scrap, but the bones are still good.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
Groups of teachers and their unions have blocked highways, torn down World Cup symbols and occupied the Zócalo to demand better working conditions, including pay raises and the restoration of a public pension system.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
For a few years before it was torn down, however, the venue was rented out to young artists, who briefly transformed it into an iconic nightlife and culture venue.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
I looked down, and my sweatshirt was completely torn down the middle.
From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio
