tear out
Example Sentences
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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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