rend asunder

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The Minstrel's loud—though a little late; What he hopes to gain some wonder; But he swears that harp shall preserve the State, Which his foes would rend asunder.

From Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, May 27, 1893 by Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), Sir

S: The heavens may almost rend asunder from above them and the angels sing the praise of their Lord and ask forgiveness for those on earth; now surely Allah is the Forgiving, the Merciful.

From Three Translations of The Koran (Al-Qur'an) side by side by Ali, Abdullah Yusuf

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

He has lived through wars, insurrections, and revolutions, and with skill and tact has held in check all the contending factions which have striven and are still striving to rend asunder his empire.

From From Pole to Pole A Book for Young People by Hedin, Sven Anders

While endeavoring to tear up and rend asunder the Constitution, its strong fibres have recoiled, and caught them in the cleft.

From The Works of Daniel Webster, Volume 1 by Webster, Daniel