Examples of hunger strike in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Several detainees have reportedly been on a hunger strike to protest the inhumane conditions in these deplorable warehouse camps, with overcrowding, physical and psychological abuse, rancid food, scant medical care and many deaths.
—
Nancy Rudner, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Hundreds of detainees were on a hunger strike, asking for unspoiled food, medical care, and an end to punitive transfers, among other demands.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Immigration attorneys and advocates are accusing Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials of retaliating against detainees taking part in hunger strikes over inhumane conditions at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
He was released following a hunger strike and a successful appeal that got the original charges thrown out.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 7 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hunger strike
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Nancy Rudner, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Hundreds of detainees were on a hunger strike, asking for unspoiled food, medical care, and an end to punitive transfers, among other demands.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Immigration attorneys and advocates are accusing Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials of retaliating against detainees taking part in hunger strikes over inhumane conditions at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
He was released following a hunger strike and a successful appeal that got the original charges thrown out.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 7 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hunger strike
Cite this Entry
“Hunger strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hunger%20strike. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
