hungry

Example Sentences

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"I could play another 90 minutes. I'm excited for the next few games. I'm hungry."

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Only her carved cheekbones give off an impression of Lori’s hungry ambition.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Although some changes don’t fully take effect until the fall, experts say Arizona’s experience suggests people are already going hungry as a result of the legislation’s changes.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

The sense of community one can find in a congregation hungry for spiritual nourishment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

I wasn’t used to being hungry for very long anymore, since I had been trading the miller for food whenever I wanted.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff