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Recent Examples of hunger strike
Kieran Doherty, an Irish Republican Army prisoner, reportedly lasted 73 days on a hunger strike in 1981 before dying.
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Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 25 Sep. 2025
His mother, Laila Soueif, a professor of mathematics at Cairo University, launched her own hunger strike last September to demand her son’s release.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
This delay prompted his mother to go on hunger strike in September 2024, only ending her protest in July 2025 after many appeals from her family and after losing over 35 kilograms.
—Reuters, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
Bobby Sands, the iconic martyr of the Republican movement, who’d led and then died on hunger strike after 66 days back in 1981, had been part of a shift in strategy.
—Philip Metres
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
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Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 25 Sep. 2025
His mother, Laila Soueif, a professor of mathematics at Cairo University, launched her own hunger strike last September to demand her son’s release.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
This delay prompted his mother to go on hunger strike in September 2024, only ending her protest in July 2025 after many appeals from her family and after losing over 35 kilograms.
—Reuters, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
Bobby Sands, the iconic martyr of the Republican movement, who’d led and then died on hunger strike after 66 days back in 1981, had been part of a shift in strategy.
—Philip Metres
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunger strike
Noun
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The chain’s Holiday Treat Collection, which is available now, features two new desserts and a returning Blizzard to satisfy any customer’s sweet tooth.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Sugarfina Advent Calendar is an ideal option for those with a sweet tooth.—
Molly Blanco,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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El Fasher in western Darfur, and Kadugli in South Kordofan province, are now officially suffering from famine, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) confirmed on Monday.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
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Twenty other areas in Darfur and Kordofan, where fighting has intensified in recent months, are also at risk of famine, according to the IPC.—
NPR,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For decades, venture capital chased the fast and the frictionless.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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For example, some experts recommend consulting a healthcare professional to safely come off a fast instead of reverse dieting.—
Emily Brown,
Verywell Health,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When chocolate cravings hit, this cake is the answer.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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From hearty whole wheat to soft sourdough and sweet Hawaiian, there’s a Half Loaf for every craving.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Hunger strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunger%20strike. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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