severing

Example Sentences

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Severing ties with someone you’ve known for years is much, much harder.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 28, 2025

Severing their ties with members of their tribe who encourage antisemitism could lend credibility to the attacks of their enemies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

Severing ties with Denmark would be a big blow to Greenland's economy, which depends on the fisheries sector.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2025

Severing undersea cables or electronically disrupting their information flows, whether civilian or military, could impact missions, he said.

From Washington Times • Oct. 22, 2022

In a desperate attempt to make them look more manly, he used a Severing Charm on the ruff and cuffs.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling