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ribboned

verb

past tense of ribbon

as in tore

to cause (something) to separate into jagged pieces by violently pulling at it over the years the historic flag had become badly ribboned by the wind

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In the early hours of New Year's Day, a fire tore through a bar in the Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana, killing about 40 people and injuring more than 100.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
At least 27 people were killed when a massive fire tore through the Na Ladprao pub in northern Bangkok shortly after midnight, sending panicked patrons scrambling to escape.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

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Now, there are other less, kind of, ripped-from-the-headlines cases.

— Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026
As a result of low demand and a decline in sales, California producers ripped out nearly 40,000 acres of vines, according to a 2025 report from the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG).

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 July 2026

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An online version of the ad reviewed by The Star features a copy of the Missouri Constitution being shredded.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
The leaves can be used whole or shredded; they are often torn to release their oils during cooking and then removed before serving the dish.

— Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026

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