deprive of
phrasal verb
deprived of; depriving of; deprives of
: to take (something) away from (someone or something) : to not allow (someone or something) to have or keep (something)
The change in her status deprived her of access to classified information.
The new environmental law will deprive some fishermen of their livelihood.
They're depriving him of a chance to succeed.
—often used as (be) deprived ofThe children are being deprived of a good education.
The study is examining what happens to people when they are deprived of sleep.
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Once again, the U.S. was deprived of the best stuff; while Europeans saw the M5 upgraded to a larger 3.8-liter engine with 23 more horsepower for the ’92 model year, Americans (and South Africans) stuck with the old 3.5.
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2024
Animal neglect refers to an animal that is deprived of basic needs, including food, water, or shelter.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 26 July 2024
The deaths of Ukrainian coaches and athletes and destruction of training facilities will have a knock-on effect on future generations, who will be deprived of their mentorship.
—Harriet Marsden, The Week Uk, theweek, 24 July 2024
For every person in prison who is a parent, there is a child who is being deprived of a parent.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 July 2024
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2024
Animal neglect refers to an animal that is deprived of basic needs, including food, water, or shelter.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 26 July 2024
The deaths of Ukrainian coaches and athletes and destruction of training facilities will have a knock-on effect on future generations, who will be deprived of their mentorship.
—Harriet Marsden, The Week Uk, theweek, 24 July 2024
For every person in prison who is a parent, there is a child who is being deprived of a parent.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 July 2024
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“Deprive of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deprive%20of. Accessed 22 Sep. 2024.
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