deprivation

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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

Most teenagers already start the week short on sleep, and the ongoing mismatch between their biological rhythms and early school schedules causes sleep deprivation to accumulate over several days.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

Kirk declined and was convicted by a jury in February 2025 of one felony count of deprivation of rights under color of law.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

The firm employs about 300 workers, including about 50 apprentices, in an area of high social deprivation that has lost about 1,200 jobs in recent years.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

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

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson