deprived
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The expansion came at an enormous cost to Native Americans, who were displaced and deprived of their sovereignty, and to Mexicans, whose country lost half its territory.
From Salon ● Oct. 13, 2026
In deprived areas, particularly former industrial centers like Liverpool, a significant number of residents depend on welfare.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
Before City -- now embroiled in the biggest financial scandal to hit football's cash-rich Premier League -- moved to the area it was "very deprived" with high rates of unemployment, he said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
Now in its 50th year, the charity was set up to give opportunities to deprived and marginalised young people - and has so far helped 1.3 million people across the UK.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
“The Chinese say it’s better to be deprived of food for three days than tea for one.”
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
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