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severance

[sev-er-uhns, sev-ruhns] / ˈsɛv ər əns, ˈsɛv rəns /


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Edwards has prioritised the security of a long-term contract in the past, but may find such a deal difficult to find, regardless of the terms of his severance deal with France.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Dr. Landry’s contract provides for a $2 million severance payment if he isn’t hired permanently.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

U.S. employees will receive severance of 16 weeks of base pay, plus two additional weeks for every year they have been with the company, Gale added.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Snap said that its restructuring efforts are estimated to cost between $95 million to $130 million because of severance, contract termination expenses and other charges.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

To symbolize the complete severance from his previous life, he even adopted a new name.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer




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