sever

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Treasury Department on Thursday said it’s proposing to sever a Swiss bank from the U.S. financial system over alleged illicit ties to Russia and Iran.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

Germany shouldn’t sever ties with the country but it should substantially reduce its dependence on it, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

Kikuo and Shunsuke complement one another as performers but a shocking turn of events will sever their bond.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

“It would sever, and I mean sever, an economic relationship worth several trillion dollars a year if that actually happens. I think the market reaction would be severe,” said Kirkegaard.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

“Of my own free will, I sever this knot,” Seth said, as Goldilocks squawked noisily.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull