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
You have enveloped your heart in a veil which you do not wish to rend asunder, even before your own vision.
From Mohammed Ali and His House by Coleman, Chapman, Mrs.
It will perhaps be said, that the refusal to believe in these systems, will rend asunder one of the most powerful bonds of society, by making the sacredness of an oath vanish.
From The System of Nature, Volume 2 by Holbach, Paul Henri Thiry, baron d'
In this way does the language of the many rend asunder the just and honourable.
From Laws by Jowett, Benjamin
"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
