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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Civil matters can provide or deprive a person of a basic human need — food, shelter, income or safety.—
Jeffrey D. Harvey,
The Orlando Sentinel,
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Without the jury present, Weinstein addressed the judge on Wednesday and complained the jury behavior is depriving him of a fair trial.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
12 June 2025
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Despite this, Channel 4 made changes to its settlement agreements in 2022, stripping back confidentiality clauses.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 June 2025
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The key is to lock down body care essentials that moisturize without leaving behind a greasy feel, cleanse sans stripping the skin, and control odor without the pesky residue.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
12 June 2025
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“Bereave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bereave. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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