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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The judge ruled that at this early stage in the case, Day made a viable claim that Evans had planned to permanently deprive her of the money.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026 -
Bondi cut off the American Bar Association’s access to judicial nominees for the first time in 72 years, depriving the Senate of an independent opinion on their qualifications.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, the government announced that several serving and former Australian military commanders had been stripped of medals over allegations of war crimes committed in Afghanistan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Three Steps, No More Cleanser A gentle face wash removes oil and sweat from overnight without stripping your skin.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Bereave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bereave. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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