tear into
Britishverb
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We serve it with a ton of fresh herbs to tear into it and add a freshness.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2024
Under certain flow conditions, cavitation can pit and tear into metal, damaging the infrastructure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2024
Leave basil leaves whole or tear into 1-inch pieces, and place decoratively on salad.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 5, 2023
Only when he was escorted off did she tear into him for trying to impede her freedom of expression, saying, “Thank you for being here.”
From New York Times ● Apr. 4, 2023
I tear into my sandwich and I’m chewing my first bite when I hear Ivan’s Noise approaching.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
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