to shreds

Example Sentences

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But Arteta and his coaching staff gradually revived Arsenal's flagging spirits, firing them up so effectively that they tore Tottenham to shreds for the second time this season.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

In Dublin last year, not even Dupont's withdrawal after 30 minutes could stop a rampant French side from ripping Ireland to shreds with 34 unanswered second-half points.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

Newcastle's defence had leaked 25 tries and 170 points in their opening five games and Harlequins tore them to shreds thanks to Smith and Green.

From Barron's • Oct. 25, 2025

They can’t team up — they’re doomed to tear each other to shreds.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025

I closed up Rondell’s file and tore his to shreds too.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña