tearing

Example Sentences

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Construction crews began tearing down the East Wing in October to make way for the 90,000-square-foot facility.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Ministers are attempting to crack on, in fact revelling in cracking on, with what they think they are there to do, delivering policies and, they hope, helping people, rather than tearing themselves apart.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Can I tell you Austin and Diego’s journey had me tearing up?

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

"I'm tearing my hair out over it, I just feel so stuck," she said.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Without tearing my eyes away from the screen, I reach for my phone again.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler