torn

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In Russia, tsarist monuments were replaced by statues of Communist leaders, which in turn were torn down — statues of Stalin also fell in Hungary, Georgia and Albania.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Augusta is coming, and Woods said he hoped to play the major he’s won five times, if his body would let him, a massive if after a torn Achilles and back surgery last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

I’ve had sports injuries over the years, and it felt like that—a torn ligament, maybe.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

"Like, in 1997, 100 cards were printed and 80 were ripped up and torn by kids playing," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Beyond that, rails were torn up and all except government travel banned.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom