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The expression "tear at" means to pull or rip something with force. It is usually used when referring to tearing paper, clothing, or other materials. For example, you might tear at a piece of paper to get it into smaller pieces or tear at the seams of a dress that is too tight. This expression can also be used in a more metaphorical sense to describe emotional distress, such as when someone's heart is torn at the news of a loved one's death.