thirst

Example Sentences

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Perhaps the spluttering German economy and its current thirst for US energy were on Merz's mind.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Food and water soon became scarce, thirst and hunger a commonplace, with nauseating odors emanating from the toilets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

When your investigation can be derailed by a thirst for retweets, it was never about truth in the first place.

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026

They are used to quenching their thirst with snow, but with little or no snowfall, they can easily get dehydrated.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

I said at last, my voice hoarse from thirst and fear.

From "Prisoner B-3087" by Alan Gratz