tear
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
As he surveyed the lineup posted at the bar, he said he’d put his money on performer Lily Kershaw shedding a few tears.
From Los Angeles Times
As he tore past the Atlanta sideline, he glanced over and playfully raised his hand to form a G-rated gesture.
From Los Angeles Times
Tensions from the affair had distracted Nestlé’s upper management for much of Freixe’s 12 months in charge, according to people familiar with the matter, and tore a chunk out of its top ranks.
Near the entrance to the Panama Canal, a monument to China's contributions to the interoceanic waterway was torn down Saturday night by order of local authorities.
From Barron's
“The regime ruined my whole life,” he said, bursting into tears.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
