as in depriving
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 teacher’s union, which represents nearly 2 million members, filed a lawsuit against the administration in March, accusing it of depriving student loan borrowers of their rights.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
26 Dec. 2025 -
George’s children have never been born, depriving the world of Zuzu’s petals.—
Margaret Heidenry,
Vanity Fair,
24 Dec. 2025
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This year’s edition of the international trade fair Heimtextil, held annually in Frankfurt, Germany, will explore these transformations and how the textile sector can successfully implement AI—without stripping value from creators (or consumers).—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Jan. 2026
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The day prior, Yungblud kicked off his Australian arrival with a bang—quite literally stripping down to nothing on a Sydney Harbour yacht alongside socialite Dina Broadhurst.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Bereaving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bereaving. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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