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deprived

[dih-prahyvd] / dɪˈpraɪvd /


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Experiments in mice showed that animals deprived of protein developed a strong preference for essential amino acids, similar to the behavior seen in fruit flies.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

This chili was born from a small personal challenge: spend less than $20 at the grocery store on a dinner that could stretch two nights for two people without anyone feeling remotely deprived.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

But massive cuts in aid over the past few years have deprived a large majority of this life-saving assistance.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Experiments have shown that when people feel deprived or resentful, they become significantly more prone to gamble.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

“It’s a pity you didn’t think of your little girl’s health before you deprived her of her pet robot,” he muttered—but to himself.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov




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