hunger strike

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Recent Examples of hunger strike The hunger strike comes as the Gaza's Health Ministry reported that at least 51 Palestinians were killed while waiting for aid trucks on Tuesday. Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025 In response, Soueif began a hunger strike, subsisting on water, rehydration salts, and black tea and coffee. Sam Knight, New Yorker, 23 May 2025 Abd El-Fattah’s mother launched her own hunger strike last September to demand her son’s release. Mounira Elsamra, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025 The long-term effects of Rajabian’s imprisonment and hunger strike took a toll on his health. Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hunger strike
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Noun
  • Jam-packed with nutritious options, offerings include the Vegan Belgian Waffle, Almond Berry Toast, Avocado Toast, smoothies and smoothie bowls, as well as vegan cupcakes and muffins to satisfy your sweet tooth.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 2 July 2025
  • Looking for a way to satisfy your sweet tooth by the beach?
    Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • This year also marks the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, the global benefit concert organized by Bob Geldof to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia that featured dozens of musicians in London and Philadelphia simultaneously.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 14 July 2025
  • The 21-month war has left much of Gaza's population of over 2 million reliant on outside aid while food security experts warn of famine.
    WAFAA SHURAFA, arkansasonline.com, 13 July 2025
Noun
  • As per Islamic tradition, the fast is broken with a date and water, but the real feasting starts when everyone gathers around the table with their family, friends, and community (regardless of religious background) to share food.
    Austin American Statesman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
  • The best way to get rid of a sunburn fast is simply not getting burned in the first place.
    Amber Rambharose, Glamour, 12 June 2025
Noun
  • The Star is on the hunt to fulfill some cravings among the Kansas City area’s rich buffet of restaurants, stores, bakeries, coffee shops and more.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025
  • These intense cravings could be for some sort of quick energy burst or even for nostalgic purposes.
    Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 11 July 2025

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“Hunger strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunger%20strike. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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