hunger strike

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Recent Examples of hunger strike One of the protestors involved, Guido Reichstadter, had previously protested outside Anthropic in the aforementioned hunger strike, which ultimately lasted for 30 days. Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 26 Mar. 2026 Mamdani, then a state assemblyman, joined Aliyu in a 15-day hunger strike. Katherine Koretski, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026 Chavez is known nationally for his early organizing in the fields, a hunger strike, a grape boycott and eventual victory in getting growers to negotiate with farmworkers for better wages and working conditions. ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026 He is known nationally for his early organizing in the fields, a hunger strike, a grape boycott and eventual victory in getting growers to negotiate with farmworkers for better wages and working conditions. Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hunger strike
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunger strike
Noun
  • Videri Chocolate Factory Get a front row seat to the chocolate-making process and satisfy your sweet tooth at Videri Chocolate Factory.
    Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
  • While honey and refined sugar may satisfy a sweet tooth, honey offers more nutrients and potential health benefits, albeit at a higher calorie count per serving.
    Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • The most recent famine was declared in Gaza City last year.
    Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 17 May 2026
  • The war in Sudan began in April 2023 and has killed at least 59,000 people, displaced some 13 million and pushed parts of the country into famine.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 May 2026
Noun
  • The house church promoting the fast, Grandview Fellowship, has been meeting at the home of Clay and Sarah Edwards.
    Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Gathered in small groups on the sidewalk, congregants ate small bites to break the fast before going home to rest.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • What used to be a niche craving has evolved into a mainstream flavor trend, fueled by social media curiosity and brands experimenting with sour, salty profiles.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 May 2026
  • Media companies, meanwhile, have adjusted to satiate short-form cravings, too.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026

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“Hunger strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunger%20strike. Accessed 25 May. 2026.

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