tearing
Example Sentences
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After struggling another minute, I surrender the packet and find myself briefly mesmerized by the sight of him tearing open the package with his teeth.
From Literature
As usual, Jonah helped Dad with the grunt work — tearing stuff out and hammering stuff back in.
From Literature
Heirs who inherit property are incentivized to leave homes standing, since tearing them down comes with a higher tax bill.
He hasn’t competed on tour since the 2024 British Open after tearing his Achilles last year and undergoing what was at least his seventh back surgery.
The only thing I don’t love about Taix is that its owners are tearing it down to erect soulless condos.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
