deprive
Example Sentences
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King Louis XVI deprived his European rival of its colonial jewel but lost his kingdom and his head.
Some may elect not to do work with the Pentagon at all, depriving the American military of the best technology Silicon Valley has to offer.
Vella said his school served "one of the most deprived catchments in Somerset", where nearly 40% of his pupils are eligible for free school meals and families are now dependent on the voucher support.
From BBC
Ferguson's employs about 300 workers, including 50 apprentices, in a deprived part of the country where the legacy of shipbuilding runs deep.
From BBC
The Local Democracy Reporting Service said planning officers recommended the application for approval, arguing it would deliver modern, year-round facilities in one of the city's most deprived neighbourhoods.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
