as in to deprive
to take something away from
news of a death in the family bereaved them of the unmitigated joy that normally prevails at a wedding
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Gaines argues since Title IX guarantees men and women equal opportunities to compete in athletics, permitting transgender female athletes to compete deprives other women athletes.—
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Igou faces five felony counts, including neglect of a dependent resulting in death and neglecting a dependent by depriving them of education.—
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The Royals took advantage, with De’rion Jones recovering a fumble after the defense stripped the Hawks quarterback.—
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Unlike chocolate bars, the capsules provide a concentrated dose without sugar or fat – though processing often strips chocolate of antioxidants.—
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27 Sep. 2025
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“Bereave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bereave. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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