sever
verb (used with object)
to separate (a part) from the whole, as by cutting or the like.
have been severing
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present perfect progressiveof sever.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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U.S. pension plans have been severing ties with asset managers through so-called secondary sales of private-equity stakes to free up money for new investments and improve returns.
From BusinessWeek ● Jul. 19, 2011
