torn

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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

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

Streaming too has increased the reach of her shows, but she’s personally torn about the binge model.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

He invoked the political philosopher Edmund Burke, who warned that institutions take careful effort to build but can be torn down quickly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Betsie’s and mine were both of Russian make, probably once trimmed with fur: threads showed where something had been torn from the collars and cuffs.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom