sever
verb (used with object)
to separate (a part) from the whole, as by cutting or the like.
will sever
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future tenseof sever.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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In some ways it will sever us from sports history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2023
“In the future, the party will sever ties to organizations with known social problems and make it a party policy, so we won’t invite suspicion from the public.”
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 8, 2022
But Woodward remains in post and while it is highly unlikely he will sever ties with United completely when he does eventually stand aside, that has the potential to create uncertainty around negotiation.
From BBC ● Nov. 22, 2021
In doing so, she argues, Britain will sever an international treaty, which is a decision properly for the executive, not Parliament.
From New York Times ● Oct. 16, 2016
This will sever the rail at the nicked place.
