on a tear
idiom
US, informal
: having great success over a period of time
The team has been on a tear in recent weeks.
The economy is on a tear, but can it last?
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On the other hand, China tech shares have been on a tear since DeepSeek’s breakthrough.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
Since major advancements in AI exploded onto the scene a little more than two years ago, tech stocks have been on a tear, driving much of the market’s gains.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
The guard is on a tear since the All-Star break, averaging 22.4 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists through the last eight games.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
Since the stunning acquisition of Luka Doncic, the Los Angeles Lakers have been on a tear, winning eight of their last ten games.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
Since major advancements in AI exploded onto the scene a little more than two years ago, tech stocks have been on a tear, driving much of the market’s gains.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
The guard is on a tear since the All-Star break, averaging 22.4 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists through the last eight games.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
Since the stunning acquisition of Luka Doncic, the Los Angeles Lakers have been on a tear, winning eight of their last ten games.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
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“On a tear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20a%20tear. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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