tear

Example Sentences

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There are plans in Berlin to tear down one of the last remnants of Adolf Hitler's power centre.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

There will inevitably be some wear and tear if you are having strangers in your house.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

Cruise stocks have been on a tear recently, boosted by tumbling oil prices and hopes of an end to the Iran war.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

What began as a trickle of curious fans turned into a steady stream of people leaving their assigned seats to tear their shirts off and go wild alongside Bradford’s crew.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

But Reuben had been about to tear the little shed apart before, and round two looked like it was going to be even worse.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz