on a tear

phrase

US, informal

: having great success over a period of time

The team has been on a tear in recent weeks.

The economy is on a tear, but can it last?

Examples of on a tear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Eli Lilly is on a tear due the success of its weight loss drugs, and the rally is only beginning, according to Berenberg. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

This Is Lorelei, The Singer in My Band Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Nate Amos is on a tear between his freewheeling band Water From Your Eyes and solo efforts as This Is Lorelei. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026

Washington was on a tear in ‘24, but had a glaring weakness at cornerback. — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Stellantis is preparing to be on a tear with new and refreshed product including 60 new vehicles and 50 refreshes by 2030. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Aug. 2026

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