severed
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The Hall of Famer’s ties with Chicago were once again severed, this time with his firing in 1993 following a 5-11 season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of backing rebels in its northern Tigray state, and the two countries severed diplomatic ties last week.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
Or it’s less severed than simply dormant, temporarily out of use.
From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026
Some will be severed; many of the severed will be talented and well-liked.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
With one mighty blow from the blade of the ancient battle-scarred sword he severed the rope holding the Joseph Bell.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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