hunger strike
Example Sentences
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The party said Woo has been on a hunger strike for the past 14 days to protest the Japanese discharge plans.
From Seattle Times
In meetings with student leaders, Mr. Yan tried to persuade them to call off the hunger strike, which had taken political passions to a high pitch.
From New York Times
On May 17, 1989, Yan visited protesters who were on a hunger strike and said over a loudspeaker that he sympathized with them but told them they were hurting chances for reform.
From Seattle Times
He has asked to be transferred abroad for treatment, has staged hunger strikes in prison and alleges he has been poisoned.
From Reuters
Some of those who were jailed would go on hunger strike to continue their protest and were force-fed.
From BBC
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