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Recent Examples of hunger strike
In 2024, around 90 prisoners went on hunger strike to protest their conditions, the IDOC told the Statesman.
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Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
The agency has already held several labor disruptions, including hunger strikes and human chains, in protest of an ordinance on May 12 that would abolish the organization and establish two new entities in its place.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 30 June 2025
Joining the hunger strike pushed him further into politics, Johnson said.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
On learning that his mother had been hospitalized, Alaa began a hunger strike in prison.
—Margaret Busby
june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
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Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
The agency has already held several labor disruptions, including hunger strikes and human chains, in protest of an ordinance on May 12 that would abolish the organization and establish two new entities in its place.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 30 June 2025
Joining the hunger strike pushed him further into politics, Johnson said.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
On learning that his mother had been hospitalized, Alaa began a hunger strike in prison.
—Margaret Busby
june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunger strike
Noun
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Having a big sweet tooth, Castle was disappointed in the lack of wholesome cookie dough brands.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
13 July 2025
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Mini Delights: Small, bite-sized treats such as mini cupcakes, cookies, or brownies work well to satisfy any sweet tooth.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Many top sponsors dread the prospect of having their name or logo surface alongside images of war, famine or natural disasters.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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Those 1985 multi-artist shows in London and Philadelphia — which raised the equivalent of $450 million in today’s currency for African famine relief and boasted lineups full of legends and icons of the MTV era (U2, Madonna, Duran Duran) — aimed big and worked better than anyone could have expected.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2025
Noun
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As per Islamic tradition, the fast is broken with a date and water, but the real feasting starts when everyone gathers around the table with their family, friends, and community (regardless of religious background) to share food.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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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
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Beyond its frozen delights, Zeds also caters to other cravings, offering coffee, beer, wine, and tea.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Sleep deprivation is also associated with disruptions in appetite-regulating hormones (ghrelin and leptin), which often increases cravings for sugary, nutrient-poor foods.12 2.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
25 July 2025
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“Hunger strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunger%20strike. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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