deprive

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Recent Examples of deprive The Senate’s framework for advancing President Trump’s legislative agenda is stuck in limbo as House conservatives dig in on their opposition to the measure despite pressure from President Trump — depriving Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) of the votes needed to adopt the blueprint. Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025 The more cynical one is that Trump and Musk know this and want to weaponize it to their electoral advantage, intentionally depriving what are understood to be unfriendly voters of their right to to participate in elections with onerous requirements or simply zapping them from the rolls. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025 On the other hand, more modest, consistent daily calorie counting might not leave you feeling as deprived. Sarah Garone, Health, 10 Apr. 2025 Blowing up command bunkers and burying the officers in the rubble can offset the Russians’ manpower advantage—by depriving that manpower of leadership. David Axe, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for deprive
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Verb
  • Following the mass exodus of Pac-12 schools early last year, that conference was stripped of its recognition as a CFP automatic qualifier.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Imagine Reddit with no critical comments or TikTok stripped of political satire.
    Daryl Lim, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • On July 10, Jane became queen but was deposed nine days later after her support melted away in the wake of an uprising by Mary’s supporters.
    Pan Pylas, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
  • But they, along with Pino’s brother, who was also deposed, detailed actions Pino took that could be seen as preparations for the end of his life.
    Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The city was sacked again — this time by the Turks — and incorporated into the Ottoman Empire.
    Danuta Hamlin, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • At the crossroads of Roman roads in ancient Gaul, Cassel was sacked by the Vikings in the late 9th century, and later became a 17th-century war prize fought over by France and Spain.
    Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • On March 4, the day the order to show cause was to be heard, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office dismissed the case.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Heyman dismissed fans on social media who have failed to give Rollins his flowers, saying he’s seen pro wrestlers fail in the ring and seen praise on social media for them while others spout nonsense while ignoring historical facts.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The number of sites, and whether they are secured, has been a mystery since rebels toppled Mr. al-Assad last year.
    Megha Rajagopalan, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Rafah residents said most of the local population had followed Israel's order to leave, as Israeli strikes toppled buildings there.
    Nidal al-Mughrabi and Mahmoud Issa, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025

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“Deprive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deprive. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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