hungry

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Although some changes don’t fully take effect until the fall, experts say Arizona’s experience suggests people are already going hungry as a result of the legislation’s changes.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

"It's really difficult when you don't play. It's so tough. You don't get to show everyone how good you are. I'd never been more hungry to play football in my life."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The sense of community one can find in a congregation hungry for spiritual nourishment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

"An active supermassive black hole is like a hungry predator dominating the ecosystem," he said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

But Willem could do nothing routinely—especially pray—and soon the meeting was attended by dozens of Haarlemers hungry for something to believe in, this fourth year of the occupation.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom