The Indians were smart enough to allow their burdens to rip free; the white man seldom did.

Then, deep in the bedrock of Brazil, roots ripped free.

He ripped free the other side of his shirt and hurled it into the corner.

Leaves were torn from the trees surrounding the clearing, then the smaller branches began to rip free.

Why had this one ripped free of its unquiet grave?

The tight-fitting mask ripped free, and the dead man's head slumped forward.

Chunks of dark flesh ripped free, yet the monster did not slow.

It ripped free as the enemy robot came near.

The minute the band ripped free, she didn't care anymore.

Sparks shot overhead as the cables began to rip free.