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hungry

[huhng-gree] / ˈhʌŋ gri /


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And as soon as there’s a chill in the air, ticket holders get hungry for the hill.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

“If you’re hungry and someone is preparing a meal, you can start smelling the aroma from a distance,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Sometimes, her 3-year-old pats his belly when he’s hungry for his favorite fruits like strawberries.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

For the new Gen Z lawmakers of Nepal, they vow to hold their new government accountable to an electorate with huge expectations and hungry for change.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“She was hungry and decided to sneak out to grab something from the kitchen.”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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