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Recent Examples of hunger strike
Soueif resumed her full hunger strike earlier this week.
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Sam Knight, New Yorker, 23 May 2025
On July 11, 2022, Panahi was arrested and would not be released until February 2023, after a hunger strike.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 20 May 2025
More big stories Occidental students use hunger strike to spotlight Palestinian plight, escalate demands.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Then came 2015, when a group of residents, which included now-Mayor Brandon Johnson, staged a 34-day hunger strike to pressure CPS to reopen Dyett.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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Sam Knight, New Yorker, 23 May 2025
On July 11, 2022, Panahi was arrested and would not be released until February 2023, after a hunger strike.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 20 May 2025
More big stories Occidental students use hunger strike to spotlight Palestinian plight, escalate demands.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Then came 2015, when a group of residents, which included now-Mayor Brandon Johnson, staged a 34-day hunger strike to pressure CPS to reopen Dyett.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunger strike
Noun
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Most spirits have a sweet tooth, and will gladly gobble up fruits, sticky rice and coconut cakes.—
Vanessa Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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These guys have a sweet tooth and go straight for the glucose.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2025
Noun
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There is no ceasefire in the region and aid deliveries are limited, with the World Food Program warning of famine.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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Experts have warned of famine in the territory that is home to about 2 million Palestinians.—
Mohammad Jahjouh,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2025
Noun
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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
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What was interesting was how, even after a 12-hour fast, even after blacking out, my glucose levels never came back as low.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The persistent engagement crisis screams a critical truth: Our focus on superficial benefits has blinded us to the fundamental human craving for connection, security and purpose.—
Lori Huss,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Your brain becomes less responsive to fullness signals, while at the same time ramping up stress hormones that can increase cravings and appetite.—
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,
The Conversation,
16 June 2025
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“Hunger strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunger%20strike. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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