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Recent Examples of severance
Downs later sued the county alleging he was owed more than $488,000 in severance and unpaid compensation.
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
The combined severance costs and reassessment of its office space will result in restructuring charges of $400 million, the coffee chain said.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Wrongful dismissal, severance negotiation, harassment claims, and contract disputes become solvable frameworks, not emotional standoffs.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The company estimates that severance and other restructuring will cost between $140 million and $150 million for 2026.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
The combined severance costs and reassessment of its office space will result in restructuring charges of $400 million, the coffee chain said.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Wrongful dismissal, severance negotiation, harassment claims, and contract disputes become solvable frameworks, not emotional standoffs.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The company estimates that severance and other restructuring will cost between $140 million and $150 million for 2026.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for severance
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Between a relationship scandal, a divorce bombshell and a controversial audio leak, the cast of the Bravo reality show has been mired in headlines since wrapping filming of its most recent season last August.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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Kidman and Urban filed for divorce in September 2025, with the case finalized in January.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
25 May 2026
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Though not necessarily in it for the long haul, iconic pairings like Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Pitt or Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake captured the attention of millions around the world—as did their breakups.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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The breakup of The Vision should happen sooner rather than later, but that remains to be seen.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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But Hartman's water system is on the brink of collapse, prompting SB 157, which allows for rapid dissolution under certain circumstances.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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Again, as Bungie’s only game now with nothing else greenlit, that could lead to the slashing or shutdown or dissolution of the studio entirely.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Almost everyone has a strong opinion, but into a seemingly equal split.—
Samuel S. Flax,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Radial cracking refers to vertical splits, while concentric cracking refers to splits that form in a circular pattern around the fruit’s stem.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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This estrangement is further complicated by the widening regional confrontation with Iran.—
Michael W. Sonnenfeldt,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2026
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The Beckhams, who sold their crash pad in One Museum Tower in downtown Miami, but maintain a spec house in Miami Beach, are said to be heartbroken about the estrangement.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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According to experts who both defend and criticize the theory, parental alienation is rejected by psychiatry's diagnostic bodies, including the American Psychiatric Association, and is usually used in courtroom settings to reject claims of abuse.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Fifth Attempt Any great literature comes from a place of alienation; there’s a reason that the modern novel was invented by gay men.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Decarbonizing air travel The purification and fractionation steps are being developed jointly by scientists from TU Graz, the University of Zagreb in Croatia, and Portugal’s national energy laboratory (LNEG).—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Dec. 2025
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Additionally, Scotto is optimistic about MPLX delivering mid-single-digit EBITDA growth beyond 2026, driven by contributions from the Eiger pipeline and its Gulf Coast fractionation and export facilities, along with potential mergers and acquisitions.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
30 Nov. 2025
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Glowy body makeup Free the sideboob, the underboob, the cleavage, and the collarbone!—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
20 May 2026
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The cleavage is overwhelming for her, the waist is completely suffocating, and the corset and the dress is heavy.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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“Severance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/severance. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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