starved

Example Sentences

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"The Knicks unite the city unlike any other team. We were starved for so long," said Anthony Martorelli, a 29-year-old retail worker.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Knicks fans long starved of championship chances erupted.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The engines are energy starved, which has required techniques to recover energy even on qualifying laps.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Airports across the region are starved for jet fuel with no quick fix in sight, and some airlines are already paring back flights.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

You talk about hungry, there’s nothing like knowing your grub is off somewhere digesting in a bear to make you feel starved to death.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns