severance

Example Sentences

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Several others described receiving early morning emails informing them they were no longer employed and would receive one month of severance pay.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Some $335 million would only kick in if the other payments trigger a 20% federal excise tax on “golden parachute” severance payments he receives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Civil servants, such as those employed in ambassadorial roles, can be eligible for severance packages when their employment is terminated.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

It accused Nexstar of pushing “to gut severance pay and insert onerous provisions into the union contract that limit workers’ ability to freely negotiate the terms of their own employment.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Thus, while the bearer is no longer a member of our scholastic family, it is highly important that his severance with the college be executed as painlessly as possible.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison