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tear out

[tair-out] / ˈtɛərˌaʊt /




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Recently the current tenants called Kaplan to let her know that the owners plan to tear out the rose garden to make room for their new garage.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

When Sir Keir Starmer became Labour leader, he promised to "tear out this poison by its roots."

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2025

This is where you tear out your hair.

From Slate • Oct. 10, 2024

By 2030, the state is required to tear out hundreds of poorly designed concrete or metal pipes called culverts that block fish passage under state highways.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2024

As soon as they heard his truck tear out, Eleanor's mom picked up the bowl with what was left of the rice pudding, then skimmed the top off the pile of pudding on the floor.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell




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