1.   However, somebody ripped the tree out of the ground a few weeks ago.

2.   I saw pine trees ripped out by the roots and thrown like toothpicks.

3.   In other damage, the tornado leveled a neighborhood in south Great Barrington, ripped up trees and forced the evacuation of a nursing home.

4.   Snow and rain storms swept Greece Monday, flooding homes, ripping up trees and seriously disrupting transport and services.

5.   The storm leveled a neighborhood, ripped up trees and forced the evacuation of a nursing home.

6.   The violent winds and rains turned streets into rivers, ripped large trees from the ground and sent makeshift homes of plywood flying.

7.   The wind also ripped a tree from the ground and dropped it on a car, killing the woman inside.

8.   Train and road transport was halted as trees were ripped from their roots and flung on rail tracks and highways.

9.   The pounding rain was accompanied by strong winds which ripped trees from their roots and cars were swept away by the deluge.