Premise:
"In 1948, the Irish republic severed its last ties to Britain."
Hypothesis: In 1948, Britain and the Irish republic became truly separated.

yes

Premise:
"It's bread and circuses without the bread."
Hypothesis: It's bread and circuses without bread.

yes

Premise:
"The driver gave me a funny look, as if trying to recognise my face."
Hypothesis: The driver looked at me in a funny way.
yes