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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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Bigger and bigger crowds flocked down here as Mexico tore through the Cup before its face-off against England, with many coming from outside Santa Ana.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Later, Gabriel tore Haaland’s shirt, the light-blue fabric trailing in the breeze as the pair chased a loose ball.

— Jack Lang, New York Times, 5 July 2026

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Lamine Yamal, with the ball bouncing inside the box, spun and ripped a shot that Austria's goalkeeper just stopped for a corner kick.

— Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
The statement also ripped Shipnuck for citing a source in which Mickelson's wife, Amy, played a role in his departures from clubs.

— Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 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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