ripping
Americanadjective
adjective
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Origin of ripping
Example Sentences
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Anthropic and OpenAI are supercharging their battles for new enterprise customers by ripping a few chapters out of Palantir Technologies’ playbook.
From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026
A hypothetical magnitude 7 earthquake near Las Vegas could cause about $21 billion in damage, ripping through vulnerable buildings and infrastructure, according to the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
He accused German automakers like Mercedes-Benz and BMW of ripping off Americans.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
The trilogy artfully transcends the binaries of empire, overlaying the brute facts of economy and race with ripping anecdotes, splendid uniforms and sensual Indian architecture.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
It kept ripping tools, screws, and canvas out of his hands, but finally he constructed a makeshift frame.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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