famine
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On land once ravaged by famine, holy wells and fairy rings retain their power.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 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
By helping the body store energy efficiently, it could have supported survival during periods of famine or food shortages.
From Science Daily • May 11, 2026
"There is no famine, everything is available. Cafes are open, and we still go out... There is gasoline, water, and electricity. But there is a sense of helplessness in all of us," the 40-year-old said.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
She taught her three children the art of debate and tutored them on current events, translating for Jim the images of famine and war that upset him on the TV news.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
Vocabulary lists containing famine
St. Patrick's Day Vocabulary: Words With Irish and Gaelic Roots
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Vocabulary from the Introduction to "Reality is Broken" by Jane McGonigal
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