sever
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Then it actually made me sever myself from the character, and the character became its own thing that she brought to life.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
Although China's ability to sever undersea communications cables, cyber attacks and interdicting maritime trade are the primary risk for Australia, "the direct strike threat is real and growing", the report said.
From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026
The Omani Information Ministry declined to comment on U.S. pressure to sever links to Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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
I’ll go back to my maiden name, sever ties with Tom, make it hard for anyone to find me.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
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