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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.
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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
Some of us cut our legs, others went on hunger strikes.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
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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
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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Global warming in the United States is amping up the country’s sweet tooth, a new study found.—
Seth Borenstein,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
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Inspired by her sweet tooth and the joy of making, Pastille earned a spot on the Dezeen Awards 2024 furniture design longlist—a remarkable feat for a first project and a sign of her rising international profile.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Israel's offensive against Hamas in Gaza since then has killed more than 64,000 Palestinians, according to health officials in the enclave, who warn that famine is setting in.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The highest levels of malnutrition since the war began were reported this summer, and its largest city has been officially declared under famine by a panel of food-security experts.—
Pablo Robles,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 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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In Catholicism, black coffee would generally be permissible for a fast that focuses on restricting food (and not beverages).—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
30 Aug. 2025
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With options ranging from breakfast scones to showstopping cakes, Publix has every fall craving covered.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Amen pointed out that beta blockers do not cause cravings or withdrawals like other anti-anxiety medications.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Hunger strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunger%20strike. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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