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deprive

[dih-prahyv] / dɪˈpraɪv /


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A proud moment for those associated with the club, but it did deprive key players of the mid-season breather they normally would have had.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

And if we deprive gay guys of their annual chance to make Mother’s Day about their personal taste in actresses, God help us all.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

It turns out that Maine already has a law on the books that authorizes damages against federal officials who deprive people of their constitutional rights.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

“Ultimately, these delays deprive families of closure,” said National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins, whose organization helps taxpayers resolve problems with the agency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

“I am sure Gryffindor and Hufflepuff are waiting to celebrate with you, and it would be a shame to deprive them of this excellent excuse to make a great deal of mess and noise.”

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling




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