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
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
I was torn between signing and going on to a four-year college on a scholarship.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
“Ask any mother whose child has been torn away so mercilessly. Nothing takes this pain away, nor will it, I am sure, for as long as I live.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Never had she felt her monster so close, so raw and angry that it seemed remarkable that it hadn’t simply torn through her flesh and attacked on its own accord.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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