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Recent Examples of hunger strike
Yandell is also known for political advocacy work, having helped arranged a peace treaty between rival prison gangs and serving as a leader of a prison-wide hunger strike in the early 2010s.
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Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2024
Concerns for the 48 men, who have been detained in Bangkok since 2014, are growing after a Uyghur activist shared a voice note from one of the detainees, who said the men had been on hunger strike since January 10 in a desperate protest against deportation.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
Some people go on hunger strike and are not healthy enough to send back, McMillar said.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
The documentary centers participants in the 2011 and 2013 hunger strikes across California state prisons in protest of inhumane solitary confinement conditions.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
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Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2024
Concerns for the 48 men, who have been detained in Bangkok since 2014, are growing after a Uyghur activist shared a voice note from one of the detainees, who said the men had been on hunger strike since January 10 in a desperate protest against deportation.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
Some people go on hunger strike and are not healthy enough to send back, McMillar said.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
The documentary centers participants in the 2011 and 2013 hunger strikes across California state prisons in protest of inhumane solitary confinement conditions.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunger strike
Noun
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For those with a sweet tooth, Dairy Queen also added a new $7 menu option, in which customers can choose between an original cheeseburger or chicken strips, pair it with full-size regular fries and a drink, and then top it off with a sundae made from their famous soft serve.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Comments For folks with a sweet tooth for saccharine love stories, Nicholas Sparks movie adaptations hit the spot — most of the time.—
Sezin Devi Koehler,
EW.com,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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About 600 aid trucks had entered daily since the ceasefire began Jan. 19, easing fears of famine raised by international experts.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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About 600 aid trucks had entered daily since the cease-fire began Jan. 19, easing fears of famine raised by international experts.—
Tia Goldenberg and Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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In some regions, work hours are adjusted to accommodate the fast.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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The faith community is also planning a 40-day fast or boycott of Target due to its retreat from DEI efforts starting on March 5.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Dig in: The casual waterfront eatery will satisfy your seafood cravings and give visitors a quintessential San Diego experience, especially sitting at the outdoor countertop overlooking the Point Loma Marina.—
Kate Murphy,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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This mom's viral TikTok raised questions about potential risks connected to some of the cravings pregnant people can have.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Hunger strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunger%20strike. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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