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to get torn; to tear; to rip; to break; to wear out
to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse; to fall into ruin
古い本のページが簡単に破れてしまった。
The pages of the old book tore easily.
長年の交渉が突然破れた。
Long-running negotiations suddenly broke down.
紙袋が重さに耐えられず破れた。
The paper bag tore because it couldn't bear the weight.