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sever

[sev-er] / ˈsɛv ər /




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It denounces the judge’s “attempts to strip RIH of its ability to participate in these proceedings, and, by extension, to sever this court from the party whose rights are directly at stake.”

From Slate • May 19, 2026

Beijing’s willingness to sever such a critical trade tie caught Trump’s team off guard, according to administration officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

They represent pure profit, meaning some clubs choose to sever that connection and cash in.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“We find the lack of definitive action to immediately sever ties with Wally Liaw … as concerning,” Chokshi wrote.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

The stars didn’t so much twinkle through the pines as sever them.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin




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