deprive
verb (used with object)
to remove or withhold something from the enjoyment or possession of (a person or persons).
are depriving
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present progressiveof deprive.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"By seeking to silence critical perspectives and stifle debate," Nossel added, "they are depriving students of the tools they need to navigate a diverse and complex world."
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2022
Vehicles are stranded with empty tanks, power cuts are depriving students of study time for exams and shopping mall air conditioners are being switched off to conserve energy.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 2, 2022
However, Ohio State law professor Peter Shane said that law allows unilateral action when it is impracticable to otherwise enforce U.S. laws in court, or local authorities are depriving some people of equal protection.
From Reuters ● Jul. 21, 2020
These San Francisco dudes are depriving themselves of many things, including conversation and eye contact, in order to experience more feelings later.
From New York Times ● Dec. 27, 2019
Recent disasters have depressed the weak, and are depriving us of the aid of the wavering.
From The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government by Jefferson Davis
