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deprivation

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


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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

Researchers used this schedule change to examine how sleep patterns and sleep deprivation affected students' health and academic outcomes.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

A jury last year took their side, awarding more than $660 million in damages across three Greenpeace entities, citing charges including trespass, nuisance, conspiracy and deprivation of property access.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

In their deprivation, inmates would grasp at anything.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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