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Example Sentences
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And so a proper rending of garments was had.
From Slate ● Sep. 25, 2024
The rending of hair and gnashing of teeth has begun.
From Salon ● Mar. 5, 2024
No matter the format, “Walküre” is a rending portrait of love, family and regret; Sunday’s performance wasn’t any different.
From New York Times ● Sep. 20, 2022
At least, I think that horrid screaming, silent sobbing and rending of garments indicates confusion.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 24, 2022
Instantly his followers scrambled into the bushes as their Chief ripped the tapestry into shreds, his mighty claws rending and tearing as he roared madly: “It’s a fake, a copy, worthless trash. Aaaaaarrgh!”
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
