hungry
Example Sentences
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After the second red card, Mexico took its foot off the gas again and was met with whistles from the crowd, who were hungry for more goals.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
Once back in Chicago, I realized I had two immediate cravings: I wanted to sit outside, and I was hungry in the way people become hungry after spending several days in someone else’s kitchen.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
As a précis to a larger, more scholarly work, it lacks the depth and historical context that many enthusiasts of classical drama may be hungry for.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
A record 13 people were killed by bears in Japan last year, and there has been a jump in sightings as the animals emerge hungry from hibernation.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Leo managed to wolf all of his down before I dropped my announcement, so at least he won’t be sad and hungry.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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