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Recent Examples of hunger strike
Sustainable Community Schools emerged from an effort to save Dyett High School for the Arts in Washington Park from closure in 2015, a measure that ultimately succeeded following a 34-day hunger strike by community members.
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Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Barton cited fights with other inmates, possession of illicit cell phones, drug and alcohol use, a hunger strike and involvement in a tax fraud scheme in association with a prison gang.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
The members —who made headlines in 2006 when a number of custodians went on a 17-day hunger strike during their successful push to unionize— are seeking higher pay.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Some of us cut our legs, others went on hunger strikes.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
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Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Barton cited fights with other inmates, possession of illicit cell phones, drug and alcohol use, a hunger strike and involvement in a tax fraud scheme in association with a prison gang.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
The members —who made headlines in 2006 when a number of custodians went on a 17-day hunger strike during their successful push to unionize— are seeking higher pay.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Some of us cut our legs, others went on hunger strikes.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunger strike
Noun
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For the Swiftie with a sweet tooth, these shortbread cookies are almost too pretty to eat.—
Jessica Comstock,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
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Chocolate milk lovers, get ready to embrace your sweet tooth this weekend on National Chocolate Milk Day.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In Gaza, the Hamas-run health ministry says more than 66,000 people have been killed — about half of them women and children — and humanitarian agencies now warn of famine.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Experts determined that Gaza City had slid into famine shortly before Israel launched its major offensive there aimed at occupying it.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Jews then partake in a festive after-fast meal, turning the evening into a yom tov (festival).—
Krys'tal Griffin,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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At that point, footage of Drew's original dance for Letterman, which included a lightning-fast flash, was played.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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There’s such a craving for those kind of celebrations and community, and just enjoying simple sort of elements of being part of a small town.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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While Kentucky doesn't lead the nation for candy corn cravings, more residents purchase the sweet treat in the commonwealth compared to several other states.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Hunger strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunger%20strike. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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