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[sev-er-uhl, sev-ruhl] / ˈsɛv ər əl, ˈsɛv rəl /


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She remained for several second before getting up, still surprised, and covering her mouth in shock.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

He had eluded capture by setting up several camps in dense bush and despite several sightings by the public and on CCTV.

From Barron's Sep. 15, 2026

An infamous Marin County man convicted of several audacious crimes won’t be released from prison anytime soon.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

Custom wallet passes: I initially thought this was a meh update, but it’s already saved me several times.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

Now, as Wolf trotted along the trail, he was relieved to hear that she was several strides behind.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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