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deprive

[dih-prahyv] / dɪˈpraɪv /


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Anything less would deprive them of due process and nullify the Convention Against Torture.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

Lemon, 59, was charged with conspiracy to deprive rights and interfering with religious freedoms by allegedly obstructing someone's First Amendment rights by force.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

The first is conspiracy to deprive Cities Church congregants of their religious liberty, and the second is interfering with their religious liberty in a house of worship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

Trump indicated Friday that Hassett's departure would deprive his administration of an important messenger on the economy.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

Spectators were asked to help and many responded by chopping up fences and sidewalks, hoping to deprive the fire of fuel.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy