deprives (of)

verb

present tense third-person singular of deprive (of)
as in denies

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  1. denies
  2. retains
  3. begrudges
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  • The Office for Civil Rights also alleged more than 60 male students were competing on girls sports teams at Jeffco Public Schools, an accusation the district denies.
    — Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Republican congressman, who denies claims of domestic abuse, has resisted calls to drop his bid for a third term.
    — Alexei Koseff, Washington Post, 9 Aug. 2026
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  • The 12-article draft legislation outlines the procedures for the disarmament of the group — which still retains the bulk of its weapons — and the rehabilitation of thousands of PKK members.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Employers should cease auditing health, design for fluctuation, ensure default accessibility, and cover costs, recognizing that universal access benefits everyone and retains talent.
    — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
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  • No one begrudges him the career move, least of all his father Ciaran McDonald, one of Mayo’s greatest players, who had to balance the demands of Gaelic football with his full-time job as a pipelayer.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 27 July 2026
  • No one begrudges Skattebo for his budding media career.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
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