tore

Example Sentences

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Richards was once again a lock for the World Cup when he tore two ligaments in his left ankle two weeks before the U.S. roster would be announced.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Zverev tore ligaments in his right ankle in what was the worst injury of his career and missed several months of the season after undergoing surgery.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

So he tore up the list and drew up his own.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

One survivor recalls how her mother tore the pages from the family’s books, “soaked the pages in water, and we swallowed the liquid.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Molly tore it down from the board, eyeing it quickly before folding it up and shoving it into her pocket.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny