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

Marvell Technology has been on a tear this year, and its shares should only continue to climb as the company gears up to post its latest quarterly financial results, according to Wells Fargo. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026

Through their 10-2 stretch, Clark and the Indiana Fever have been on a tear. — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 20 Aug. 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

Short Span has been on a tear since its founding in March of last year, developing a perspective somewhere between ambient, dub, and techno that has so far achieved a rare kind of homeostasis. — H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 27 July 2026

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