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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Chauvin pleaded guilty to willfully depriving, while acting under color of law, Floyd's constitutional rights, as well as the rights of a 14-year-old boy.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
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An attorney for the states said withholding funding would cause chaos by depriving families who rely on it.—
Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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That’s a similar provision to one that was hotly debated in a transgender rights bill that was passed last year after the provision was stripped out.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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The cleanser’s versatile formula hydrates the skin without stripping it of essential oils and nutrients.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Bereave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bereave. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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