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severing

noun as in detachment

noun as in disengagement

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Germany’s defense minister on Tuesday called the severing of two fiber-optic cables in the Baltic Sea an act of sabotage aimed at European countries that are supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia.

Though “Great Gold Bird” is centered on the death of a loved one, Green says it was inspired largely by the severing of romantic relationships.

At the same time, mainstream culture appears to be trying to co-opt elements of graffiti culture while severing any of the cultural context that comes from the work or the people.

He noted that the former president pulled out of a nuclear deal with Iran, severing U.S. diplomatic ties and ratcheting up tension.

From Salon

There is also an inspired sight gag involving the development of the Julia Child severing her arm sketch that the show later made famous.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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