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sever

[sev-er] / ˈsɛv ər /




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Identity is very much fluid at this historical juncture, when a man’s severed leg turns up in the belly of a dead shark and no one can identify it.

From The Wall Street Journal

Treasury has said it would assess whether potential transactions fully sever Lukoil’s relationship with the assets, and if the Russian company would receive a windfall.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the Pacific region alone, the Solomon Islands, Kiribati, and Nauru have severed their diplomatic ties with it and switched to Beijing since 2019.

From BBC

"We were besieged inside our house and couldn't leave," she recalls, describing how power, water and internet connections were all severed.

From BBC

Since he was trapped in the Upside Down during Season 1, Will hasn’t been able to sever his tie to the dimension.

From Los Angeles Times