sever
verb (used with object)
to separate (a part) from the whole, as by cutting or the like.
were severing
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past progressiveof sever.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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The new China-Honduras relationship was announced after the Honduran and Taiwanese governments made separate announcements that they were severing ties.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 25, 2023
French asset manager Carmignac and British professional services firm EY became the latest on Monday to say they were severing links.
From Reuters ● Mar. 7, 2022
Various celebrities endorsing the brands released statements that they were severing ties, with one noting that "the country's interests are above all".
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2021
American Express and Discover were contacted on Monday and, two days later, both companies said they were severing relationships with mug-shot sites.
From Forbes ● Oct. 7, 2013
Ms. Toumei, he said, assured him that the Guggenheims were severing their ties with DeBeers and liquidating the diamonds in their vast private collection.
From New York Times ● Sep. 17, 2011
