- present participle of starve.
starving
Example Sentences
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"People have no idea where to evacuate. There's been no government advice. Many have fled to the hills and are starving."
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
The preliminary report published last July had said that just seconds after take-off, fuel-control switches abruptly moved to the "cut-off" position, starving the engines of fuel and triggering total power loss.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
The private-equity industry is starving for more dealmaking activity, with a massive backlog of unsold portfolio companies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
That’s necessary magic in an age that’s starving for it.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
Arlo comes down from his room and rushes to the table, saying he’s starving.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
