deprived

Example Sentences

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I could survive with 10%, but my brother has a much lower-paying career, and I would struggle to forgive my father if his actions deprived my brother of financial security.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 6, 2026

Growing up in a small Southwestern town as an only child, Erika’s summers were neither good nor bad, neither deprived nor indulged.

From Salon • Jun. 24, 2026

She draws a useful distinction between new moms, who on average are deprived of quality sleep, and their partners, who sleep fewer hours due to job commitments, and suggests that fathers should pitch in more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

She says people in deprived and rural areas are disproportionately affected as they tend to have the poorest access to NHS care and are least likely to be able to afford private fees.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

It was 96 percent black, but it wasn’t in the inner city, and most of its students did not come from deprived backgrounds but from middle-class ones.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger