tear

Example Sentences

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Stocks of U.S. liquefied-natural-gas companies have been on a tear, as higher gas prices will juice profits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

UCU general secretary Jo Grady said staff were "rightly outraged that management wants to slash pension benefits, tear up local and national agreements and divide the workforce".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

He had no right to unilaterally tear down part of the White House.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

Netflix stock has been on a tear ever since the video streamer dropped out of the bidding war for Warner Bros.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Dad rubs my back with one hand while I wipe away the single tear escaping down my cheek.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller