hunger strike

Examples of hunger strike in a Sentence

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Recent Examples on the Web The same goes for Fassbender’s dramatic, hard-to-watch weight loss as the hunger strike goes on. Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2024 Three of the protesters, who were on a hunger strike, hadn’t eaten for 13 days. Edmund Lee, New York Times, 3 May 2024 Erik, who went on a hunger strike when he and Lyle were first separated, was equally elated. Kc Baker, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024 In 1932: Mahatma Gandhi initiated a six-day hunger strike to protest the stratification of India’s social classes. The Arizona Republic, 16 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hunger strike 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunger strike
Noun
  • Sweet Snacks Satisfy your late-night sweet tooth with snacks that feature nutrient-dense ingredients like fruits, nut butter, and dark chocolate.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Halloween, in particular, give way to even more choices for satisfying your sweet tooth.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The Grammy Award-winning USA for Africa benefit single raised more than $63 million for Ethiopian famine relief.
    Jennifer Frederick, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The song raised more than $63 million for Ethiopian famine relief.
    Jennifer Frederick, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Do a metabolic flip By the end of its nightly fast, a hummingbird has nearly depleted its sugar stores—which poses an opposite metabolic challenge.
    Bob Holmes, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024
  • These fasts are ideal for busy individuals seeking a more flexible fasting schedule who want to lose weight and improve their health.
    Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 19 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • If the brisk ten-episode season, which wrapped up this week, isn’t enough to feed your cravings, here are the books to carry you all the way through a happy and horrifying fall.
    Mikaella Clements & Onjuli Datta, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Shop this meat delivery service for all your holiday cravings.
    Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024

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“Hunger strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunger%20strike. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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