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  • past tense form of sever.
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severed

[sev-erd] / ˈsɛv ərd /






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In the wake of that dispute, the Pentagon severed its contracts with the company, whose AI tools had been the only ones to hold defense security clearance.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

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

US and Taiwanese leaders have not spoken directly since 1979 - when Washington severed formal ties with Taiwan to recognise the Beijing government.

From BBC • May 21, 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

The eyeball became a severed hand, which flipped over and began to creep along the floor like a crab.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling




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