tearing

Example Sentences

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The 18-year-old missed the final month of the season after tearing his left hamstring while playing for Barcelona on 22 April.

From BBC • May 25, 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

Reality TV had moved on from spoiled 20-somethings tearing each other apart to new ventures such as “90 Day Fiancé” and “Dance Moms.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The thick leather rifle strap he was wearing stopped the poisoned arrow from tearing into him.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple