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[sev-er] / ˈsɛv ər /




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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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 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 government also plans to implement maximum-security standards in dozens of prisons across the country in a bid to sever organized crime leaders' ability to operate from behind bars.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

No one could be so cruel as to sever such a deep bond.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins




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