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The closure will sever the primary link between the southern coastal edge of Orange County and the northern beach cities of San Diego County.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 18, 2025

The Scott’s oriole, a black-and-yellow bird inhabiting the Southwest and Mexico, will also receive a new moniker, which will sever ties to the U.S.

From New York Times Nov. 1, 2023

Now I'm thinking that I would rather use the money on expenses I have, but I know this will sever a very threadbare relationship I have with my brother.

From Washington Post Jun. 7, 2022

In response, some major businesses have announced they will sever ties with Russian companies.

From Seattle Times Mar. 1, 2022

And for this very reason my resolve is only the more unshaken; I will sever myself from a trade that grows with every day more hateful.

From Weird Tales. Vol. I by Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus)