Example Sentences

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The Pennsylvanischer Staatsbote probably learned that the Continental Congress had severed ties with Great Britain from a source in the shop of John Dunlap, who had a contract to print the body’s resolutions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The crash at about 8 p.m. on April 18 had severed a utility pole.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2024

Joshua Cohen, a personal injury attorney, said he’s dealt with cases in which cyclists had severed fingers, as well as back, neck and head injuries.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2023

Ratmansky had severed ties with the Mariinsky at the start of the war.

From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2023

There were two from each bait he had severed and the two from the bait the fish had taken and they were all connected.

From "The Old Man and The Sea" by Ernest Hemingway