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tear out

[tair-out] / ˈtɛərˌaʊt /




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When Sir Keir Starmer became Labour leader, he promised to "tear out this poison by its roots."

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2025

Growers tear out vineyards due to age and damage, and Bitter said some have been taking out red wine grapes because of changing market preferences.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2025

This is where you tear out your hair.

From Slate • Oct. 10, 2024

Last week, dozens of residents, farmworkers and small-scale farmers from Villa Madero hiked up into the hills to tear out irrigation equipment using mountain springs to water avocado orchards carved out of the pine-covered hills.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2024

Nhamo wanted to tear out her hair with shame.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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