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deprive

[dih-prahyv] / dɪˈpraɪv /


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And if we deprive gay guys of their annual chance to make Mother’s Day about their personal taste in actresses, God help us all.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

It turns out that Maine already has a law on the books that authorizes damages against federal officials who deprive people of their constitutional rights.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

Lemon, 59, was charged with conspiracy to deprive rights and interfering with religious freedoms by allegedly obstructing someone's First Amendment rights by force.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

But Carter took a conciliatory stance toward the Brentwood school, saying he did not want to deprive students of the facilities.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

To deprive her of these fights was to deprive her of all the zest and reasonableness of life.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison




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