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[sev-er] / ˈsɛv ər /




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In 1971, the decision to sever the dollar’s last link from gold came amid huge domestic tumult, including the opposition to the seemingly endless Vietnam War, plus growing racial tensions.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Some members of her party have pushed Sheinbaum to sever ties with Rocha Moya and other leaders suspected of links to organized crime, lest Morena be tainted by the allegations.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

It denounces the judge’s “attempts to strip RIH of its ability to participate in these proceedings, and, by extension, to sever this court from the party whose rights are directly at stake.”

From Slate • May 19, 2026

The Canadian miner said Friday it plans to tell its venture partners in Cuba it will leverage provisions in their agreements to dissolve the partnerships, which effectively would sever its Cuban interests.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

He wished to sever all his roots into positions of privilege; and he never wanted to be intimately involved with another person again.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols




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