deprivation
Example Sentences
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Like many constituencies in Scotland, there are pockets of affluence and deprivation, often sitting side by side.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
By showing that caffeine can restore specific neural pathways affected by sleep deprivation, the study provides new insight into potential targeted approaches for addressing cognitive decline.
From Science Daily • May 30, 2026
But prolonged deprivation makes it hard to dream of a better life.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
The lack of economic growth surely accounts for a shared sense of material deprivation.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Strong convictions are the secret of surviving deprivation; your spirit can be full even when your stomach is empty.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing deprivation
"The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant
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"Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry, Introduction and Afterword
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This Week in Words: May 28 - June 1, 2018
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