hunger strike

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Recent Examples of hunger strike Chavez is known nationally for his early organizing in the fields, a hunger strike, a grape boycott and eventual victory in getting growers to negotiate with farmworkers for better wages and working conditions. ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026 He is known nationally for his early organizing in the fields, a hunger strike, a grape boycott and eventual victory in getting growers to negotiate with farmworkers for better wages and working conditions. Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026 Chavez is known nationally for his early organizing in the fields, a hunger strike, a grape boycott and eventual victory in getting growers to negotiate with farmworkers for better wages and working conditions. Fernanda Figueroa, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026 Even a state prisoner on a hunger strike has more rights to make medical decisions. Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hunger strike
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunger strike
Noun
  • Craft cocktails are also on the menu, as are a few homemade desserts for those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth.
    Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
  • For fans with a sweet tooth, the iconic Magnolia Bakery is joining the lineup for the first time this year.
    Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The fighting has pushed many people into famine, caused a huge displacement crisis and left over 30 million people in need of humanitarian assistance.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Now, the specter of genocide and famine haunts the region once again.
    Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Gathered in small groups on the sidewalk, congregants ate small bites to break the fast before going home to rest.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
  • The fast can also continue into Easter Vigil, which takes place on Holy Saturday night.
    Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Yet, at the same time, relentless convenience (or being sold the idea of relentless convenience) warps the brain in ways that make nostalgic cravings somewhat inevitable.
    Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Ever get a craving for that goodness?
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026

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“Hunger strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunger%20strike. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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