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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

Another agency must submit a review of safety-net policies for workers displaced by AI, including severance and other forms of compensation such as company stock.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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

Discharged with or without honor, fired with or without severance, dispossessed with or without notice, they hung around for a while and then could not imagine themselves anywhere else.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison




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