rend asunder
Example Sentences
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With all his strength he strove to rend asunder the heavy steel chain, but it resisted his every effort.
From Mischievous Maid Faynie by Libbey, Laura Jean
And whenever it is attempted to be stretched over them, it will rend asunder.
From American Eloquence, Volume 1 Studies In American Political History (1896) by Johnston, Alexander
"Not if she is asking for me," said Rachel, moving on, her heart feeling as if it would rend asunder, but her looks composed.
From Clever Woman of the Family by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
It was said of Phidias's Jupiter seated in Olympus, that were he ever to stand erect the sudden uprising would rend asunder the vaulted roof.
From The Prose Writings of Heinrich Heine by Heine, Heinrich
Now is the time to show forth the true signs of God, to rend asunder the veils of idle fancy, to promote the Word of God, and to sacrifice ourselves in His path.
From Memorials of the Faithful by `Abdu'l-Bahá
