cut off

Example Sentences

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If he becomes synonymous with Chinese AI and U.S. investors find it impossible to put their money in that field, he could be cut off from some of his biggest funders.

From The Wall Street Journal

It became such an unsubtle effort that it was known as the Siege of Royal Lodge, with the King financially cutting off his brother in an effort to drive him out.

From BBC

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was recently forced to admit that, after claiming he had cut off contact with Epstein in 2005, he was in fact involved with the financier for years later.

From Salon

The need for protective spacesuits outside such habitats would also cut off Mars inhabitants from nature.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now, they said, State Farm is cutting off prepaid rentals and leases for fire victims who aren’t close to returning home.

From Los Angeles Times