tear

Example Sentences

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Love my guy to death and can’t wait to see him tear up the league.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

According to the researchers, this may weaken the body's ability to repair oxidative DNA damage, a type of cellular wear and tear that occurs as part of normal metabolism.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

The sector has been on a tear since Elon Musk’s company officially filed to go public last week.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

The 19-year-old centre-back impressed on his debut against Southampton in the Carabao Cup in September but an anterior cruciate ligament tear during that game ruled him out for the rest of the campaign.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

A tear slips out, followed by another and another, and I slide my fingertips under my eyes, wiping them away.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam