on a tear
idiom
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?
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Brendon Thorne | Bloomberg | Getty Images Why gold became the safe haven of choice as U.S. Treasurys and dollar sold off
Gold prices have been on a tear with the recent trade turmoil driving investors to the safe haven, while competing assets such as the U.S. Treasurys and the dollar have tumbled.
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Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
The yellow metal has been on a tear this year as investors flock to safe havens.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
The company was on a tear, with sales ballooning as the team opened new stores around the state.
—Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
With an 18-3 record over their last 21 games, this team is on a tear, and that outstanding finish included a 3-1 mark in games where Leonard did not play.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
The yellow metal has been on a tear this year as investors flock to safe havens.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
The company was on a tear, with sales ballooning as the team opened new stores around the state.
—Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
With an 18-3 record over their last 21 games, this team is on a tear, and that outstanding finish included a 3-1 mark in games where Leonard did not play.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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