torn

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The future of the project, which has already seen the historic East Wing of the White House abruptly torn down, is being fought over in the courts.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

Within one hour of contact, about 94% of virus particles were either torn apart or damaged so severely that they could no longer reproduce and cause infection.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

Years earlier, the original Craftsman had been torn down; the current house, a sweepstakes prize, arrived in two pieces by crane.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

“God’s heart is torn apart by wars, violence, injustice and lies,” he wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

An enormous redwood tree had been torn from the ground.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret