severing

Example Sentences

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Uthmeier’s theory would render this presumption unconstitutional, because it allows a non-biological father to assert parentage while severing the biological father’s claim to the child.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

Instead of laying off people in more incremental—and less disruptive—waves, employers are seizing on the potential financial upsides of severing swaths of their workforces at once.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

But his threats have already led the island’s European allies to contemplate more seriously severing their digital ties with the U.S.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the WHO, said the closure of al-Awda meant there was no remaining functioning hospital in the North Gaza governorate, "severing a critical lifeline for the people there".

From BBC • May 30, 2025

That seemed to happen without warning now, like severing ties with Rishi had left her emotions raw and vulnerable to the elements.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon