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deprivation

[dep-ruh-vey-shuhn] / ˌdɛp rəˈveɪ ʃən /


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The study found that depression and anxiety increased proportionally with deprivation levels.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

So now, players have access to infrared beds, sensory deprivation tanks and AI-led massage chairs.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

Budgeting and saving shouldn’t be about painful deprivation.

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

Physiological stress, such as consistent sleep deprivation from sleep apnea, not eating enough calories, or excessive exercise can result in a low testosterone.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

I suppose it is to Caroline’s credit that she seldom sulked about this deprivation.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson

Here, try it out with me: The prohibition on deprivations of “liberty” without “due process of law”? In the Constitution.

From Slate Jul. 20, 2026

Such support can come with deprivations as well as gratifications.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 10, 2026

"When hazards overlap or strike repeatedly, they compound existing deprivations."

From Barron's Oct. 17, 2025

The news organisations noted that: "Journalists endure many deprivations and hardships in warzones. We are deeply alarmed that the threat of starvation is now one of them."

From BBC Jul. 24, 2025

He saw them scold and hurt each other; he saw them lament over pains at which the Samana laughs, and suffer at deprivations which a Samana does not feel.

From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse




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