tore
1 Americannoun
verb
noun
Etymology
Origin of tore
< French < Latin torus
Example Sentences
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The keyboardist, Kwang, shouted for people to flee - and within seconds a fierce blaze tore through Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao, in the city's vibrant Chatuchak district.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Tens of thousands of people were without power Tuesday on Guam and the Northern Marianas after a super typhoon tore through the US Pacific territories, with no casualties reported.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
They tore that off in the second stop and sent him out again, but the car still felt odd.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
He played in only four games last season at Kentucky because the team was being cautious following knee surgery after he tore an anterior cruciate ligament when he played at Arizona State.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2026
On me—until Betsie caught up with them—hems sagged, stockings tore, and collars twisted.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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