torn
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For a few years before it was torn down, however, the venue was rented out to young artists, who briefly transformed it into an iconic nightlife and culture venue.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
You can see somebody torn between their better judgment, their core instinct, their humanity, and someone who is so frustrated that they’re stepping toward a kind of nihilism.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Spoon the tomatoes over the toast and finish with torn basil.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
“Ask any mother whose child has been torn away so mercilessly. Nothing takes this pain away, nor will it, I am sure, for as long as I live.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Behind the caps was a big piece of driftwood, and under the driftwood was a torn piece of fishing net.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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