tore
Example Sentences
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On Friday, Cayabyab had told a radio station the fire had begun in the cargo hold, then tore through the ship within seconds.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 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
She said the plane tore apart a Ford Econoline van that was inside the airport grounds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
Because the fire was burning at a low intensity when it tore through the grove area three days later, park officials were initially hopeful that damage to the trees would be limited.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
“That’s cool. I swim the fly too. Or, I mean, I used to. Before I tore my rotator cuff.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
