famine
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The same assessment said Dilling in South Kordofan is also likely facing famine conditions.
From Barron's
"There would be famine and people would suffer a lot. People are suffering now, but at least with war, our fate might be clear," 60-year-old homemaker Tayebeh said.
From Barron's
They must not be too worried about famine.
From Literature
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We can expect economic upheaval, famine and pestilence.
In extreme conditions such as droughts, famines or freezing temperatures, animals activate resilience programs like hibernation instead of investing energy in reproduction.
From Science Daily
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