deprivation
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"Great Yarmouth's in a really unique situation at the moment, primarily due to deprivation, which really stems from Great Yarmouth being primarily a seaside holiday destination," Hubbard said.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Stories of civilian deprivation could also turn public opinion in the U.S. even further against the war.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Ponce added that Joseph also suffered language deprivation, meaning he is delayed in comparison to other 6-year-olds who are hearing.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
The findings, published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, suggest that flexible school start times could be a practical way to reduce chronic sleep deprivation among teenagers.
From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026
It’s people like Hoagland who call you up at odd hours of the night to tell you something you absolutely need to know, practicing on you the subtlest form of sleep deprivation.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
Vocabulary lists containing deprivation
"The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant
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"Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry, Introduction and Afterword
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