Examples of deprivation in a Sentence
She is studying the effects of sleep deprivation.
She eventually overcame the deprivations of her childhood.
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Under state law, the lawsuit also brings forward allegations of assault and battery, liberty deprivation/false imprisonment, invasion of privacy and negligent training, supervision and retention.
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Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The two administrators then jointly filed a suit against CPS and district officials including then-CEO Janice Jackson, alleging deprivation of due process, defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Some research shows creatine may help with mood disorders, potentially including postpartum depression, in addition to countering sleep deprivation.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
Haley was found guilty of two counts of deprivation of rights resulting in bodily injury and two counts of tampering with a witness, victim or informant.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
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Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The two administrators then jointly filed a suit against CPS and district officials including then-CEO Janice Jackson, alleging deprivation of due process, defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Some research shows creatine may help with mood disorders, potentially including postpartum depression, in addition to countering sleep deprivation.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
Haley was found guilty of two counts of deprivation of rights resulting in bodily injury and two counts of tampering with a witness, victim or informant.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
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“Deprivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deprivation. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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deprivation
noun
de·pri·va·tion
ˌdep-rə-ˈvā-shən 
ˌdē-ˌprī-
ˌdē-ˌprī-
: the act or process of removing or the condition resulting from removal of something normally present and usually essential for mental or physical well-being
his nervous system may have been affected by early oxygen deprivation—Jack Fincher
Jack Finchersleep deprivation
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