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deprived

[dih-prahyvd] / dɪˈpraɪvd /


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The courts are therefore deprived of a massive number of cases which could help shape and further consumer law were courts allowed to consider those matters instead of arbitrators.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

But in the most deprived areas it was just 49.8 healthy years and 23.4 in poor health for men, and 48.2 years of healthy life expectancy and 30.1 in ill health for women.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

The cases rely on the Constitution’s guarantee of due process before being deprived of life, liberty or property.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

With crude exports from Iranian ports effectively stopped up, the country will be deprived of a large chunk of its oil revenues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

In giving me my name, my parents had deprived the Angel of Death of his rightful due.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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