The severability of the contract's provisions protected the rest of the agreement when one section was found unenforceable.

Researchers compared the severenesses of multiple storms that hit the coast.

The lawyers inserted several severabilities into the contract so that if one provision failed, the rest would remain effective.

The region experienced severe droughts that damaged crops and livelihoods.

Our neighborhood garden flourished because several residents volunteered to water the plants during the dry spell.

The storm severely damaged the coastal town, leaving many homes uninhabitable.

The state increased the severance tax to fund infrastructure repairs after years of intensive natural gas extraction.

After the company announced the restructuring, many employees negotiated for higher severance pay before signing the waiver.

State governments debated how to allocate revenue from severance taxes to support public schools and infrastructure.

After the merger, many employees were relieved to receive severance payments that helped bridge the gap until they found new jobs.