torn
Americanverb
verb
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the past participle of tear 1
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slang an unexpected event or circumstance has upset one's plans
adjective
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split or cut
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divided or undecided, as in preference
he was torn between staying and leaving
Other Word Forms
- untorn adjective
Example Sentences
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One person has died and 300 homes and buildings have been destroyed in bushfires that have torn across south-east Australia.
From BBC
Christen Press, a two-time World Cup champion, torn the ligament in her right knee eight games into her first season with Angel City and needed four operations to repair the damage.
From Los Angeles Times
Rome is torn between AS Roma and Lazio.
For both Ms Norris and Mr Black the anniversary marks another opportunity to highlight that there has been no justice and few answers for families whose lives were torn apart on 5 January 1976.
From BBC
Initially torn between moving to Australia or London, a work experience stint in the big smoke made Chanel's mind up.
From BBC
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