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[sev-er] / ˈsɛv ər /




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Now, however, it seems Quaid is ready to sever his remaining ties to California, putting his dwelling on the market for just over $1 million more than he paid for it nearly 10 years ago.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

In Alibaba's case, the company argues that this restriction creates a functional blockade, forcing its long-term American advisers to sever ties to protect their own lucrative defence contracts.

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

Then it actually made me sever myself from the character, and the character became its own thing that she brought to life.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

By late October, Alary realized he needed to sever his unhealthy tie to ChatGPT and AImee.

From The Wall Street Journal May 23, 2026

I take a deep breath, then sever the Link between us.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

“If this — the charter ... is not renewed, then that pretty much severs their multiyear agreement,” Rivas said.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 16, 2025

But Microsoft, Amazon and Google say they already offer solutions that address concerns about digital sovereignty, solutions which store data on severs in the clients' country or region, not in the US.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2025

It follows workers at a megacorporation who submit to a procedure that severs their work memories from their personal ones, and it gets wildly weird.

From Slate Jan. 16, 2025

This is what severs Oliver's formal relationship with National Review.

From Salon Apr. 20, 2024

In the Greek myth of Prometheus the gift of fire forever severs humankind from the natural world—the burning torch is the icon of the constructed and artificial.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

Inside, we perfected our power snap—the subtle whipping motion at the end of the cast—with severed rod handles, looking more like budding wizards than fishermen.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

As CEO, van Raemdonck closed stores, cut staff, and severed some partnerships, The Wall Street Journal reported.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

Two women dressed in green and pink fur cradle each other’s heads, reimagining medieval depictions of cephalophores — Christian martyrs who carry their severed heads while continuing to preach or pray.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 19, 2026

US and Taiwanese leaders have not spoken directly since 1979 - when Washington severed formal ties with Taiwan to recognise the Beijing government.

From BBC May 21, 2026

I’ve been in to see him severed times.

From "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon M. Draper

Alongside the screenshots of her comments in the group chat, she shared a February 2025 exchange with Stenberg that shows the author severing ties with the actor.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

“If you say that, you risk severing your relationship with your parent.”

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

Not the part about severing ties to the British crown; that was a fine idea.

From Salon Jun. 26, 2026

In a statement released Wednesday, Cuba's central bank said a foreign bank was severing ties with Fincimex S.A.,

From Barron's Jun. 3, 2026

The silk sheets, clenched in Ruby’s fists, burst into flame, and an instant later the cloud burst forth rain, severing the dove-and-violin sigh and dousing her before the rest of her bonfire could kindle.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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