rip into
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There, employees load the containers up with food and test their strength by allowing live grizzly bears to try to rip into them.
From BBC ● May 3, 2023
Like other moray eels, he had two sets of jaws and an abundance of teeth, which he used to rip into the fish fillets doled out for dinner.
From New York Times ● Oct. 28, 2022
A group of families impacted by the attacks, known as 9/11 Justice, is running ads that rip into Mr. Trump and other participants at the Bedminster tourney.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 29, 2022
As you rip into your warm treat and take that first chewy bite walking down Lafayette, you'll see what she means.
From Salon ● Oct. 14, 2021
I turned to Regan, waiting for her to rip into me about leaving her behind, but to my surprise, she didn’t.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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