rip

Example Sentences

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There were rips and creases on the jacket, but it was nothing a bit of tape couldn’t fix.

From Literature

French President Emmanuel Macron visited the show on Monday, where he insisted that ripping up unprofitable grape vines was a necessary part of revitalising the flagging wine sector.

From Barron's

The National Weather Service issued a high surf advisory for Ventura County beaches Monday morning because of large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with dangerous rip currents.

From Los Angeles Times

French President Emmanuel Macron insisted Monday that ripping up unprofitable grape vines was a necessary part of revitalising the flagging wine sector which he promised to defend.

From Barron's

The roots ripped loose slowly, as if not wanting to relinquish their century-long hold on the dirt.

From Literature