The liberals tore themselves to pieces in alliances and coalitions before the elections.

But soon I was back to my old habits, tearing through my French lessons the night before class.

Teague tore his in practice before the start of last season.

His hands tore through the light-play of control nexuses before him.

We were together, then it tore us apart, right before the Tennessee game.

Mister, I'll tear this town wide open before sundown tonight!

I didn't know about the others, but Wu had a career, a comfortable life, which she was tearing to shreds before my eyes.

Gil ripped his thumbs away, tearing before them all that was in their way.

On they came, tearing everything before them.

Suddenly it tore apart before him like rotted cloth.