1
as in to strip
to take something away from
working those long hours was depriving him of his sleep
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as in to depose
to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne)
a prince who had been deprived after those who opposed the monarchy came to power
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Recent Examples of deprive
Haitian soldiers seasoned on American battlefields during the revolution later sparked Haiti’s overthrow of French colonial rule, depriving France of its most profitable slave colony and ending one of the most brutal enslavement of human beings in modern world history.
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Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Critics argue that the removal deprived them of a capability that had been tacitly promised.
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Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
And to do two weddings in a finale would've deprived the specialness from both of them.
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Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Losing Takefusa Kubo for this game after an apparent knee injury in the first match deprived them of another of their stars.
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Tomás Hill López-Menchero,
New York Times,
22 June 2026
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Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Critics argue that the removal deprived them of a capability that had been tacitly promised.
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Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
And to do two weddings in a finale would've deprived the specialness from both of them.
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Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Losing Takefusa Kubo for this game after an apparent knee injury in the first match deprived them of another of their stars.
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Tomás Hill López-Menchero,
New York Times,
22 June 2026
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Christensen suggests the state should instead focus on stripping back environmental regulations that make brush clearance and fire prevention costly, which would ensure state firefighters are not working excessive overtime and the state budget is not being stretched beyond its means.
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Sulwhasoo's Gentle Cleansing Foam creates a rich lather that removes dirt, oil, and makeup without stripping skin, while ingredients like ginseng, orange peel, chestnut shell, and yam root leave your complexion soft, balanced, and comfortably hydrated.
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Albert was notified on February 11 that attorneys planned for him to be deposed on April 29.
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The Joyces are set to be deposed when discovery is complete.
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He was sacked in December 2024 after winning just twice in the Premier League to begin the 2024-25 campaign.
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The result was so emphatic that the Tunisian soccer federation acted fast, sacking manager Sabri Lamouchi just hours after.
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The firms asked the judge to dismiss the case Wednesday, arguing Uber had failed to prove fraud.
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Delta denied this in its legal response, seeking to dismiss the case.
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Bees are seen after a semitrailer carrying about 400 beehives toppled over, allowing millions of bees to escape into a rural neighborhood in Orange, Texas, on June 21, 2026.
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Even the strong Patagonian wind cannot topple this tribute, inaugurated on June 16 during Argentina’s World Cup debut, when the team once again dazzled under Messi, who sealed the victory over Algeria after scoring three goals.
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“Deprive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprive. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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