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rip up

verb

  1. to tear (paper) into small pieces
  2. to annul, cancel, or unilaterally disregard
  3. to dig up, dig into, or remove (a surface)

    they are ripping up the street

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Rather than ripping up the side, Morrell believes "three to five signings" could ensure Wrexham compete and try to gauge whether they need to invest more in the playing squad.

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Often social landlords rip up flooring when a tenant moves on hygiene grounds - but it is not always replaced quickly.

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Sir Elton was seen slamming down his headphones, shouting at his collaborators, ripping up song lyrics and threatening to quit.

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US President Donald Trump is ripping up the rulebook on trade that has been in place for more than 50 years.

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The blaring sound, combined with Sean Lowe waving a rag to try to clear the smoke, seemed to trigger Moose, who attacked his owner, ripping up one of Lowe’s arms in the process.

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