tear-out
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of tear-out
adj. use of verb phrase tear out
Example Sentences
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This is where you tear out your hair.
From Slate • Oct. 10, 2024
Suitably educated, Augusztiny decided to tear out his lawn and plant a low-water substitute himself.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2024
By 2030, the state is required to tear out hundreds of poorly designed concrete or metal pipes called culverts that block fish passage under state highways.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2024
When Sir Keir became Labour leader in 2020, he promised to tackle antisemitism saying he would "tear out this poison by its roots".
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2024
“Why’d you tear out of there? You saw my car, right?”
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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