had ripped
- past perfect of rip.
Example Sentences
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Some wondered whether he had forgotten he had a concert to conduct or had ripped his trousers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
Smith denied they had ripped out any ancient hedgerows and said those responsible were not troublemakers.
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
The Grand Emperor Hotel in Macau said it had ripped up the real gold bricks from its distinctive lobby floor and sold them for around $13 million, cashing in on the metal's market surge.
From Barron's ● Feb. 5, 2026
One possibility would be when she returns to stand-up after Edgar’s shocking death, making jokes about a tragedy that had ripped her heart out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2024
Giant scars sliced through one spot, as if an oversize claw had ripped the earth.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
