as in deprives
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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By misclassifying these workers as independent contractors, says the complaint, Campbell’s deprives them of the bundle of rights employees enjoy, including minimum wage, overtime, expense reimbursement and sick pay.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026 -
The Department of the Interior’s decision to remove the exhibit deprives park visitors of a full and accurate understanding of American history.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
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In theory, the format strips out unfair competitive advantages, reduces conference matchups in the early rounds, offers access to better venues and opens attendance to a broader swath of college hockey fans.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the physical pain of a torn ligament or a broken bone, a sports injury often strips a young athlete of a big part of their identity.—
Ian McMahan,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Bereaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bereaves. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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