tearing
Example Sentences
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Across the metro area, developers are tearing down vacated call centers and replacing them with industrial parks and data centers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Richards was chosen despite tearing two ligaments in his left ankle playing for Crystal Palace earlier this month.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 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
“I’m almost tearing up, here,” said Diallo, co-host of the “One Song” podcast, as he broke down “Sunshine’s” individual tracks in an April 2025 episode.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
But eventually his religious commitments began tearing him apart.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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