starved

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This arises because the cars are fundamentally energy starved this year - they simply cannot recover sufficient electrical energy to be able to have full power at all times a driver would want.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Sensitive and adorable, so starved for friends that he makes a habit of telling his secrets to a llama, this Michael is practically an angel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

TD Cowen analyst Joshua Buchalter wrote on Thursday that Nvidia had been somewhat starved for momentum this year as investors looked for “derivative” ways to play the AI boom, beyond the main chip stocks.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

“Brands today are starved for content and starved for news,” said Adam Drawas, co-founder of the agency.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

“I’m starved for a taste of good syrup after that imitation stuff they served at that hospital. Sort of watered-down mixture they had. Had it on pancakes last Sunday.”

From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen