hunger strike

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Recent Examples of hunger strike Soueif resumed her full hunger strike earlier this week. 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 See All Example Sentences for hunger strike
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunger strike
Noun
  • For anyone with a sweet tooth, the Levain Cookie Tin is the ultimate token of gratitude.
    Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2025
  • Satisfy your sweet tooth at Copo y Cono Ice Cream Shop, and don’t skip the strawberry and mascarpone flavor.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2025
Noun
  • In late-May, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), an Israeli and U.S.-backed group, began distributing aid in the enclave that the World Food Programme warns is on the brink of famine.
    Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
  • Experts say Israel’s blockade and military campaign have driven the population to the brink of famine.
    Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • These are patterns that include the craving for excitement or intense experiences.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Eating dark chocolate in the morning may boost mood and reduce your cravings for sweets later while eating it in the afternoon can provide you a boost in energy.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 June 2025

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“Hunger strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunger%20strike. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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