sever
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Beijing’s willingness to sever such a critical trade tie caught Trump’s team off guard, according to administration officials.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
They represent pure profit, meaning some clubs choose to sever that connection and cash in.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Treasury Department on Thursday said it’s proposing to sever a Swiss bank from the U.S. financial system over alleged illicit ties to Russia and Iran.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026
Kikuo and Shunsuke complement one another as performers but a shocking turn of events will sever their bond.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
I could sever the rope in one shot, didn't I do as much in the Training Center?
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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