hunger
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To that point: Studies say 14 million children in the U.S. live in food-insecure households, with one in five children — and nearly half of Black and Latino children — facing hunger.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
The mother of one brings her son food overnight to ease his hunger pangs.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
The country is now facing record levels of hunger, with 4.7 million - more than a tenth of Afghanistan's population - estimated to be one step away from famine.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
"We may witness a crisis that will force 45 million more people into hunger and starvation."
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
She wanted it to go away, but she couldn’t tell whose hunger was radiating through her, from her stomach to the base of her throat to the tips of her fingers.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
Vocabulary lists containing hunger
Nutrition - Introductory
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Nutrition - High School
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