Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depriving (of)
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According to the woman, her parents’ reasoning for denying her requests was rooted in a harsh lesson about independence.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025 -
The company has also filed a countersuit denying allegations of wrongdoing, while claiming over $116 million in damages and lost profits.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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That was when the practice began of parents withholding food from children who performed badly on their pre-exams as an incentive to study harder.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Elliot Grainge’s 10K Projects has been sued by Taz Taylor’s Internet Money, which claims that the company breached fiduciary and contractual obligations by withholding millions of dollars.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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His team hammered visitors City 4-1 on November 5, and put another four past Braga five days later en route to retaining their Primeira Liga title.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
1 Nov. 2025
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Attracting and retaining young talent—many of whom are native AI users—puts a premium on authentic leadership, growth opportunities, and inclusive cultures, according to the panelists.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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This helps make the world and characters feel even richer, giving you some vital looks into the relationships between key characters — like fleshing out the begrudging respect the ruthless mercenary Gafgarion feels for Ramza.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
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It was already understood by then that, as part of the NCAA’s begrudging acceptance of athletes earning endorsement income, schools would be required to collect their players’ NIL contracts.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Depriving (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depriving%20%28of%29. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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