tear

Example Sentences

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Police in Kenya have fired tear gas to break up a protest in the central town of Nanyuki against the construction of an Ebola quarantine centre for US citizens.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

I had to pause momentarily while writing this paragraph just to wipe a tear from the corner of my eye.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The stock eventually found its footing and went on a tear the next year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Micron’s stock has been on a tear recently after notching its first close above $1,000 earlier this week.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

“Ashmodai would tear the door from its hinges, let every manner of sheyd into the sunlight, and bury the living in shadow,” Lena said.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny