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hunger strike

NOUN
fasting for a cause
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Lindsay, a life coach, briefly resumed eating but is now on day 16 of her hunger strike.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Since the start of the detainees strike, the Department of Homeland Security has denied there’s an ongoing hunger strike.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

She worked at state television for more than a decade until her contract was ended after she staged a hunger strike in protest.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Sen. Kim, who had visited the facility after hearing about the hunger strike, was among those caught in the chemical irritant.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

The mugs were set on the kitchen floor and remained there until the cat chipped a tooth and went on a hunger strike.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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