deprive

Example Sentences

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"The endurance of the families of those unjustly and unlawfully deprived of their freedom guides me, because we are not alone," the author and activist added.

From Barron's

"Even in the darkest times -- literally dark, we are deprived of electricity due to constant attacks -- we continue to live. My friends are getting married, my relatives are having children," he added.

From Barron's

The recent government shutdown complicated the efforts of economists to decipher where the economy is heading, depriving them of some government-collected data they need to read the tea leaves.

From The Wall Street Journal

But it would also deprive China’s most valuable private company of total control of an American social media phenomenon.

From Los Angeles Times

"In the village, it is not only a challenge for my son to get better health facilities, but he is also deprived of a good education."

From BBC