starving

Example Sentences

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Commissary is often now the difference between starving and a semi-normal diet, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Despite her efforts, Vicki's daughter struggled to gain weight and she felt like medical staff were insinuating she was "not doing enough" and "starving" her baby.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

With Brunson on board and team boss Leon Rose assembling the parts, Brown promoted a buy-in which has taken a starving franchise to the edge of its first title in 53 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Since last year, when the RSF overran parts of Darfur and Kordofan, the militia has commandeered the gum trade, integrating it into its smuggling empire and further starving government coffers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

And I can’t have them starving in the meantime.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron