deprived

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Northern Ireland Health Minister Mike Nesbitt had sought to change the code of practice on how people are deprived of their liberty if they lack the capacity to consent to care arrangements.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Scientists have long known that animals tend to crave protein-rich foods when deprived of protein, but exactly how the body senses this deficiency remained unclear.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

That measure, if approved, would have deprived the city of an average of $860 million per year over five years, spurring deep cuts to city services.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Or would investors be deprived of useful information if quarterly reports became optional?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Yet, when he was deprived of it, and could hear the other children reciting and singing in the schoolhouse, he felt woefully lost.

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry