severed
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Indiscernible shapes draped across mannequins, severed sleeves in electric hues, deconstructed pants and endless interactions of athletic forms in morphing neon suits.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
As the capsule splashes down, the parachutes will instantaneously deflate when the risers are severed ... and we'll see the parachutes fall into the ocean.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
A number of charities have already severed their links with Ferguson after an email from 2011 revealed she called Epstein her "supreme friend" and seemed to apologise for her public criticism of him.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
Across the region, thousands of flights have been grounded in some of the world’s busiest airports, shipping disruptions have severed key trade and energy lifelines, and stock markets have plunged.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
Yossarian kept cutting through the coveralls to the bottom and peeled open the severed leg of the garment.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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