tear

Example Sentences

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Shares 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

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

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

Emerging markets started the year on a tear.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

The grade-two calf tear he sustained originated from a "freak accident" when he overstretched at the end of his semi-final, straining the muscle which eventually gave out in the medal race.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

She longed to tear out her braid, to let her hair fall loose.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny