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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
Hamas was defeated as a military and governmental power in Gaza, Hezbollah suffered a severe blow that deprived it of the ability to deter and threaten Israel.
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Health officials and activists say such advertising can mislead parents and even prompt mothers to abandon breastfeeding too soon, depriving children of a range of health protections.
—Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 24 Dec. 2024
Both ended up sleep deprived, with immense foot pain, and practically hobbling to the finish line at the U.S.-Mexico border.
—David Gleisner, Outside Online, 21 Dec. 2024
The current House Republican Farm Bill language would halt the progress that has been made, repeat the failures of the past, and deprive millions of struggling households of billions in food benefits.
—Molly Wasow Park, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Health officials and activists say such advertising can mislead parents and even prompt mothers to abandon breastfeeding too soon, depriving children of a range of health protections.
—Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 24 Dec. 2024
Both ended up sleep deprived, with immense foot pain, and practically hobbling to the finish line at the U.S.-Mexico border.
—David Gleisner, Outside Online, 21 Dec. 2024
The current House Republican Farm Bill language would halt the progress that has been made, repeat the failures of the past, and deprive millions of struggling households of billions in food benefits.
—Molly Wasow Park, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Within an hour, the New York State Athletic Commission stripped him of his title and any license to fight in the state; other state boards quickly followed suit.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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The epoch of reionization describes the period from 680 million years to 1.1 billion years after the Big Bang, during which high-energy light began to strip electrons away from hydrogen ions, allowing light to travel freely once more.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Though both were deposed, neither produced a single discovery document to the election workers’ attorneys, Liman ruled Monday.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
14 Jan. 2025
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Trump's selection of Gabbard has drawn scrutiny over her lack of a background in intelligence, along with her views on Russia, recently deposed Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad and other U.S. adversaries.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2025
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Ewers was sacked and stripped by former five-star recruit and his Ohio State former roommate.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Jan. 2025
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He was sacked repeatedly with a young offensive line.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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To have the charge dismissed, a person must first plead guilty or no contest, agree to a treatment plan and then successfully complete that program.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacramento Bee,
13 Jan. 2025
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Moments after dismissing the Denver Broncos 31-7 from the opening playoff round Sunday, the Bills already had the Baltimore Ravens on their minds.—
Tim Graham,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
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Fort Worth Eastern Hills topples Southwest Something had to give on Tuesday night, Jan. 14, at Billingsley Field House.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Jan. 2025
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Within Anchorage itself, winds hit 75 mph, toppling trees, scattering debris and partially collapsing a pedestrian bridge over the Seward Highway, the city's main southern thoroughfare.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Deprive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprive. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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