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deprivation

[dep-ruh-vey-shuhn] / ˌdɛp rəˈveɪ ʃən /


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Significantly a person's own wishes and preferences will be taken into consideration, however, unless they indicate an objection, it's unlikely that their living arrangements will be considered a deprivation of liberty.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

By showing that caffeine can restore specific neural pathways affected by sleep deprivation, the study provides new insight into potential targeted approaches for addressing cognitive decline.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

Human beings are remarkably resilient and can invent what they need even in conditions of terrible deprivation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The nutritional deprivation she suffered caused her to lose the muscle tone she needed to pursue her dream of becoming a ballerina.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

She needed rest, badly, and though she joked with him about dying of sleep deprivation, she was, in fact, afraid.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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