tore

Example Sentences

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Canada had its second-worst fire year on record last year as wildfires tore through 5.3 million hectares of forest.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

“I tore my ACL my first season and was on injured reserve but I came back in 2022 and have been playing ever since,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

“Black Bag” tore up spy movie conventions with its emphasis on fidelity in the field, becoming one of the genre’s most scintillating new films in years.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

Some openly badmouthed the PGA Tour when they left and tore up their contracts, creating bad blood with those who remained loyal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The wind was just a breath at first, and then it tore at my face.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff