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    torn

    US /tɔrn, torn/

    ・

    UK /tɔ:n/

    A2
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To move very quickly, often with carelessness
    The dog had torn around the house and knocked things over
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To remove something forcibly or roughly
    When they had torn down every picture of him, they burned them
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To damage by pulling, resulting in a rough edge
    The roof was torn in half by the strong storm winds

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    The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • IS THIS A WAR-TORN

      IS THIS A WAR-TORN

    B1

    Why these all-white paintings are in museums and mine aren't

    06:30Why these all-white paintings are in museums and mine aren't
    • There's even an entire play about a group of lifelong friends who are torn apart when one of them buys an all-white painting for $200,000.

      There's even an entire play about a group of lifelong friends who are torn apart when one of them buys an all-white painting for $200,000.

    B1

    How to fight climate change with parking lots

    08:32How to fight climate change with parking lots
    • "Joshua trees are torn down to make way for solar projects."

      "Joshua trees are torn down to make way for solar projects."

    B1

    A New Way to Understand Cancer

    10:25A New Way to Understand Cancer
    • The old neighborhood is torn down or overbuilt to make room for new stuff.

      The old neighborhood is torn down or overbuilt to make room for new stuff.

    B1

    BBC 6 Minute English July 16, 2015 - Is A Game Just A Game?

    06:07BBC 6 Minute English July 16, 2015 - Is A Game Just A Game?
    • Rob: I'm torn, actually - meaning I'm unable to decide.

      Rob: I'm torn, actually - meaning I'm unable to decide.

    A2

    US vs UK Pizza Hut | Foreign Exchange | Food Wars

    29:39US vs UK Pizza Hut | Foreign Exchange | Food Wars
    • I've torn that so badly.

      I've torn that so badly.

    B1

    8 WARNING Signs of Narcissistic Abuse You CAN'T Ignore

    06:238 WARNING Signs of Narcissistic Abuse You CAN'T Ignore
    • And if someone only treats you well after they've torn you apart, it's not love.

      And if someone only treats you well after they've torn you apart, it's not love.

    B1

    Structuring joint ventures and minority investments to improve their performance

    53:15Structuring joint ventures and minority investments to improve their performance
    • If the shareholders appoint a board, whether Delaware law or other jurisdictions law, those directors now are torn.

      If the shareholders appoint a board, whether Delaware law or other jurisdictions law, those directors now are torn.

    B1

    US pauses military aid to Ukraine as EU chief says Europe is 'ready to step up' | BBC News

    17:41US pauses military aid to Ukraine as EU chief says Europe is 'ready to step up' | BBC News
    • The UK government says it remains absolutely committed to peace in Ukraine and that it's engaging with key allies After President Trump paused US military aid to the war-torn country a short while ago The EU Commission president outlined her plan to strengthen Europe's military capability Saying it would help the bloc get immediate military equipment to Ukraine An official in Washington explained President Trump's decision by saying the president's been clear that he's focused on peace We need our partners to be committed to that goal as well We're pausing and reviewing our aid to ensure that it's contributing to a solution Well since returning to the White House President Trump's claimed and on a number of occasions that the Biden administration gave Ukraine 350 billion dollars in military assistance BBC News has not been able to verify that figure Well, the US Department of Defense says the amount spent on military assistance to Ukraine in the three years since the Russian invasion Amounts to just over a hundred and eighty billion dollars President Trump's move come two days after that heated exchange between him and President Zelensky and Vice President Vance in the Oval Office Well speaking to Fox News before the military aid was paused Vice President Vance said the door is open if mr Zelensky is willing to talk peace mr. Vance also suggested that giving Washington an economic interest in the future of Ukraine would serve as a security guarantee If you want real security guarantees if you want to actually ensure that Vladimir Putin does not invade Ukraine again The very best security guarantee is to give Americans economic upside in the future of Ukraine That is a way better security guarantee than 20,000 troops from some random country that hasn't fought a war in 30 or 40 years the security guarantee and also the economic guarantee for Ukraine is to rebuild the country and Ensure that America has a long-term interest JD Vance there will Ukraine does produce some of its own weaponry But it does rely heavily on billions of dollars of aid from overseas allies such as America and Europe With more on all of that his BBC verifies Nick Hurdley What would a reduction in US support look like and could Europe step in to fill funding and equipment gaps?

      The UK government says it remains absolutely committed to peace in Ukraine and that it's engaging with key allies After President Trump paused US military aid to the war-torn country a short while ago The EU Commission president outlined her plan to strengthen Europe's military capability Saying it would help the bloc get immediate military equipment to Ukraine An official in Washington explained President Trump's decision by saying the president's been clear that he's focused on peace We need our partners to be committed to that goal as well We're pausing and reviewing our aid to ensure that it's contributing to a solution Well since returning to the White House President Trump's claimed and on a number of occasions that the Biden administration gave Ukraine 350 billion dollars in military assistance BBC News has not been able to verify that figure Well, the US Department of Defense says the amount spent on military assistance to Ukraine in the three years since the Russian invasion Amounts to just over a hundred and eighty billion dollars President Trump's move come two days after that heated exchange between him and President Zelensky and Vice President Vance in the Oval Office Well speaking to Fox News before the military aid was paused Vice President Vance said the door is open if mr Zelensky is willing to talk peace mr. Vance also suggested that giving Washington an economic interest in the future of Ukraine would serve as a security guarantee If you want real security guarantees if you want to actually ensure that Vladimir Putin does not invade Ukraine again The very best security guarantee is to give Americans economic upside in the future of Ukraine That is a way better security guarantee than 20,000 troops from some random country that hasn't fought a war in 30 or 40 years the security guarantee and also the economic guarantee for Ukraine is to rebuild the country and Ensure that America has a long-term interest JD Vance there will Ukraine does produce some of its own weaponry But it does rely heavily on billions of dollars of aid from overseas allies such as America and Europe With more on all of that his BBC verifies Nick Hurdley What would a reduction in US support look like and could Europe step in to fill funding and equipment gaps?

    B1

    Luis Fonsi - Sola (English Version)

    03:25Luis Fonsi - Sola (English Version)
    • I like the way that you look when you're looking at me, at me And how our bodies can say everything that we think, we think You're telling me everything with your eyes Cause you can feel that you're already mine You wanna ask, go ahead, and I'll make you believe You don't have to be torn Now you don't have to be here alone And if you wanna slow down, then slow down It's only low, low Just tell me where to go and I'll follow your love Been showing up alone but we're leaving as one You don't have to be torn Now you don't have to be here alone You're with me Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh You're with me Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh Can't look away Feels like the moment is frozen and time is erased Eh, there's not a chance nor a reason My mind's gonna change the way I feel I'm gonna show you how this love is real Come on Baby, I know what you want You don't have to be torn Now you don't have to be here alone And if you wanna slow down, then slow down It's only low, low Just tell me where to go and I'll follow your love Been showing up alone but we're leaving as one You don't have to be torn Now you don't have to be here alone You're with me Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh You're with me Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh I wanna be with you until tomorrow morning comes I love you every night as long as I can be the one Baby, let me be the one I gotta find somebody perfect and I found in you That it was worth the waiting Baby, it's all for you Baby, it's all for you Baby, it's all for you Oh no You don't have to be torn Now you don't have to be here alone And if you wanna slow down, then slow down It's only low, low Just tell me where to go and I'll follow your love Been showing up alone but we're leaving as one You don't have to be torn Now you don't have to be here alone Don't have to be torn Now you don't have to be here alone If you wanna slow down, then slow down It's only low, low Just tell me where to go and I'll follow your love Been showing up alone but we're leaving as one You don't have to be torn Now you don't have to be here alone Baby, you're with me Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh You're with me Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh I wanna be with you until tomorrow Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh I wanna be with you until tomorrow Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh

      I like the way that you look when you're looking at me, at me And how our bodies can say everything that we think, we think You're telling me everything with your eyes Cause you can feel that you're already mine You wanna ask, go ahead, and I'll make you believe You don't have to be torn Now you don't have to be here alone And if you wanna slow down, then slow down It's only low, low Just tell me where to go and I'll follow your love Been showing up alone but we're leaving as one You don't have to be torn Now you don't have to be here alone You're with me Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh You're with me Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh Can't look away Feels like the moment is frozen and time is erased Eh, there's not a chance nor a reason My mind's gonna change the way I feel I'm gonna show you how this love is real Come on Baby, I know what you want You don't have to be torn Now you don't have to be here alone And if you wanna slow down, then slow down It's only low, low Just tell me where to go and I'll follow your love Been showing up alone but we're leaving as one You don't have to be torn Now you don't have to be here alone You're with me Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh You're with me Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh I wanna be with you until tomorrow morning comes I love you every night as long as I can be the one Baby, let me be the one I gotta find somebody perfect and I found in you That it was worth the waiting Baby, it's all for you Baby, it's all for you Baby, it's all for you Oh no You don't have to be torn Now you don't have to be here alone And if you wanna slow down, then slow down It's only low, low Just tell me where to go and I'll follow your love Been showing up alone but we're leaving as one You don't have to be torn Now you don't have to be here alone Don't have to be torn Now you don't have to be here alone If you wanna slow down, then slow down It's only low, low Just tell me where to go and I'll follow your love Been showing up alone but we're leaving as one You don't have to be torn Now you don't have to be here alone Baby, you're with me Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh You're with me Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh I wanna be with you until tomorrow Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh I wanna be with you until tomorrow Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh

    A2