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as in to strip
to take something away from
working those long hours was depriving him of his sleep
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as in to depose
to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne)
a prince who had been deprived after those who opposed the monarchy came to power
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Recent Examples of deprive
Haitian soldiers seasoned on American battlefields during the revolution later sparked Haiti’s overthrow of French colonial rule, depriving France of its most profitable slave colony and ending one of the most brutal enslavement of human beings in modern world history.
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Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Critics argue that the removal deprived them of a capability that had been tacitly promised.
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Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
And to do two weddings in a finale would've deprived the specialness from both of them.
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Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Losing Takefusa Kubo for this game after an apparent knee injury in the first match deprived them of another of their stars.
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Tomás Hill López-Menchero,
New York Times,
22 June 2026
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Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Critics argue that the removal deprived them of a capability that had been tacitly promised.
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Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
And to do two weddings in a finale would've deprived the specialness from both of them.
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Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Losing Takefusa Kubo for this game after an apparent knee injury in the first match deprived them of another of their stars.
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Tomás Hill López-Menchero,
New York Times,
22 June 2026
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Christensen suggests the state should instead focus on stripping back environmental regulations that make brush clearance and fire prevention costly, which would ensure state firefighters are not working excessive overtime and the state budget is not being stretched beyond its means.
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Sulwhasoo's Gentle Cleansing Foam creates a rich lather that removes dirt, oil, and makeup without stripping skin, while ingredients like ginseng, orange peel, chestnut shell, and yam root leave your complexion soft, balanced, and comfortably hydrated.
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The earthquakes pose a great challenge to Rodriguez, the former vice president whose governing coalition took shape after the United States mounted an operation that captured and deposed President Nicolás Maduro.
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Pitt sought to depose Stoli executive Alexey Oliynik in June 2025; Jolie's lawyers say Oliynik has refused to turn over documents or appear for a deposition, claiming he cannot be compelled as a Swiss resident.
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The junta then sacked hundreds of French forces sent to fight extremist groups.
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Bellamy, 46, is poised to take his first full-time job in club management, replacing Scott Parker who was sacked in April following Burnley’s relegation from the Premier League.
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The firms asked the judge to dismiss the case Wednesday, arguing Uber had failed to prove fraud.
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Delta denied this in its legal response, seeking to dismiss the case.
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Temperature records were toppled in several countries on the weekend, wildfires were sparked in Germany and Berlin police used water cannons to cool down the crowds.
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Temperature records were toppled in several countries on the weekend as wildfires were sparked in Germany and Berlin police used water cannons to cool down the crowds.
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“Deprive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprive. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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