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deprive

verb as in keep or take away something wanted, needed

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Dr John Montgomery represents Deep End GPs, a network of doctors who work in the most deprived areas of Scotland.

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School and nursery staff in the most deprived areas of England will be asked to supervise young children while they brush their teeth, under a national toothbrushing programme.

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The announcement comes amid concerns that the US move to halt intelligence-sharing with Ukraine will affect the country's ability to use western weaponry and deprive it of advanced information about incoming threats.

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McMahon added that "unlawful encampments and demonstrations have completely paralysed day-to-day campus operations, depriving Jewish students of learning opportunities to which they are entitled".

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Conservationists worry that losing federal biologists like Vizzachero will deprive agencies of information needed to protect not only the majestic spotted owl, but also imperiled frogs, fish, mammals and other birds.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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