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rip up

verb

to tear (paper) into small pieces
to annul, cancel, or unilaterally disregard
to dig up, dig into, or remove (a surface)
they are ripping up the street

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After succeeding Hepher as head coach, Hunter vowed to "rip up" all areas of Exeter's game in a bid to improve their results.

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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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