hunger strike

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Recent Examples of hunger strike This follows numerous prisoners taking part in hunger strikes last month to protest inadequate medical care, poor food and lockdowns. Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 21 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 Jewish Voice for Peace chapters across the United States are hosting similar campaigns, including hunger strikes and fasting in solidarity with Gaza. Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 6 Aug. 2025 Such conditions have led detainees to stage a hunger strike. Time, 17 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for hunger strike
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunger strike
Noun
  • But like many mere mortals, Eden also has a sweet tooth.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
  • This mixture has it all to fulfill both salty cravings and a sweet tooth.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The shift comes weeks after Israel first announced plans to widen its offensive in the city, where hundreds of thousands are sheltering while enduring famine.
    Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
  • In Gaza, famine has been documented and over 63,000 Palestinians have died since the war began in October 2023 following Hamas' attack on Israel that killed 1,200 people and saw approximately 250 hostages.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Playing fast doesn’t just mean getting a defensive rebound and pushing the ball quickly in transition.
    James L. Edwards III, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Muslims have long eaten its fruits to break the daily fast of Ramadan.
    Jacob Jones, JSTOR Daily, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Perhaps a superhero face-off like Deadpool & Wolverine or a stunt-heavy romp like The Fall Guy will satisfy your craving for adventure.
    James Mercadante, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • As in the test run, Cini Minis are no longer relegated to the breakfast menu, but will be available all day, every day for all cinnamon roll cravings.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025

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