privation

Example Sentences

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Mr. Biden’s policy tweak might help Cubans who have access to foreign remittances withstand the harsh economic privation on the island, which is laudable as far as it goes.

From Washington Post

The double debt helped set off a cascade of privation, budgetary shortfalls and onerous foreign loans that shaped the country into the 20th century and beyond.

From New York Times

Despite their privations, the family didn’t join last July’s demonstrations.

From Washington Post

Much of the city lies in ruins; municipal authorities say bombardment, hunger and privation have killed more than 20,000 residents.

From Los Angeles Times

Spending on little but his habit of catching a double feature, he gave his salary away, much of it to the players whose privations he shared on endless tours.

From New York Times