severed
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He moved quickly to restore severed relations with the United States and introduced sweeping economic reforms, including cutting fuel subsidies that ravaged public finances.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
In the subprime mortgage market, the alignment between the person making the loan and the person bearing the risk was completely severed.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
In 1979, the US severed formal ties with the island when Washington established diplomatic relations with Beijing.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
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
When its subprime hedge funds crashed in June, Bear Stearns was forcibly severed from its line—and the balloon drifted farther from the ground.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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