- present participle of sever.
severing
Example Sentences
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In a statement released Wednesday, Cuba's central bank said a foreign bank was severing ties with Fincimex S.A.,
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Iraola - who was appointed by Hughes at Bournemouth - is the leading candidate and contact has already been made, with his immediate availability also playing a part in severing ties with Slot.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Last year, a Rwanda-backed rebel group, M23, seized control of major eastern cities, including Goma, in North Kivu Province, and Bukavu, in South Kivu Province, severing a vast amount of territory from government reach.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Then, in 2023, longtime member Emilio Ghanem vanished shortly after severing ties with the group, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026
“So you nearly succeeded in severing the child from her dæmon?” said Father MacPhail.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
