starved
Example Sentences
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The push has made progress that few thought possible back in 2022, when Huawei was starved of U.S. technology and Chinese AI companies depended almost entirely on Nvidia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
According to the NHS,, external when the brain is starved of oxygen it can lead to strokes, brain injuries, loss of consciousness or long-term cognitive impacts.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
And intensifying competition means we will increasingly be in “an investing landscape where certain segments of the economy and markets are starved for capital, while others are flush with attractive financing options.”
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
"The first time I saw those clips of people, children starved… it was horrific. And I think that was a moment of truth for me," Leke said.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
I was starved for sleep by the time my first roommate arrived.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
