asunder
Example Sentences
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Born in Toronto in 1950, Candy had his world torn asunder at age 4 when his father died.
When the book begins, these plans have been torn asunder: Marc, as it transpires, has been killed in a rebel attack on a refugee camp in Libya.
From Los Angeles Times
Why would they surrender such a deep and meaningful relationship for some short-term tactical gain, or allow a disagreement over personalities or policy to set things asunder?
From Los Angeles Times
In this perilous alliance, the very foundations of democracy are being torn asunder, and with them, any hope for a future brave enough to confront the truth.
From Salon
However, some here argue that outrage about the film may reflect a collective sense of denial about how much violence has ripped asunder the fabric of Mexican society.
From Los Angeles Times
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