tore
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Plague is often linked to rats, packed medieval cities, and the devastating epidemics that tore through Europe during and after the Middle Ages.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
The pair had been in their enclosure in the downstairs living room as the fire tore through the property.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
The relentless waves destroyed decks, tore down walls and appeared to flood several of the homes on Beach Road, part of the Capistrano Bay Community Services District.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
The wave tore through the Rasuwagadhi hydropower plant where Adhikari served as the manager, ripping up steel and concrete defenses with explosive force and pouring into the project’s cavernous tunnels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Behind him, he heard Renn shouting his name as she tore through the brambles, and Wolf’s urgent barks.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
