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torn

[tawrn, tohrn] / tɔrn, toʊrn /




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"The Econoline van is torn apart," she said, referring to the first vehicle hit.

From Barron's Sep. 7, 2026

Hunks of sourdough or Texas toast, torn cornbread muffins or classic white sandwich bread, Hawaiian rolls or challah: all solid choices.

From Salon Sep. 6, 2026

And old rent-stabilized properties are getting torn down for development projects, shrinking the pool of such apartments.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

And he ordered the East Wing torn down in October to make room of his larger ballroom.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 31, 2026

He kicked aside her sandals and her torn sneakers on the closet floor.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry




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