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deprive

verb as in keep or take away something wanted, needed

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The crucial role of Synopsys in the chip industry could lead to fears that Nvidia is seeking to deprive its rivals of its services.

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This year, the project aims to provide new gifts to children living in the boroughs of Hackney and Haringey, which are among the most deprived in England.

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Monmouthshire was the only council with no neighbourhoods ranked as highly deprived, with one neighbourhood in Chepstow found to be the least deprived in Wales.

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Britain is also grappling with a growing child dental health problem with up to six in 10 children in some deprived areas having rotting teeth by the age of five.

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A food charity helping people in deprived areas across Surrey and Sussex says this winter could be the toughest yet for its users.

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