hunger strike
Example Sentences
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He would like them to end their hunger strike, for their own health, but understands that they feel that their bodies are the only agency they have.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The ongoing protests, which became tense over the holiday weekend, come amid reports of a hunger strike by detainees.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
She worked at state television for more than a decade until her contract was ended after she staged a hunger strike in protest.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
Sen. Kim, who had visited the facility after hearing about the hunger strike, was among those caught in the chemical irritant.
From Slate • May 29, 2026
And past the people watching the Class III Airport Workers’ Union token one-day hunger strike.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
