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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

They came close too in Wandsworth - becoming the largest party, not quite winning a majority, but doing enough to deprive Labour of the control they won four years ago.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

“These conditions are excessive restrictions on his liberty that serve no justifiable purpose and deprive Mr. Allen of dignity while incarcerated.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

Anything less would deprive them of due process and nullify the Convention Against Torture.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

“I wouldn’t want to deprive you of their delightful company.”

From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata




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