starving

Example Sentences

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While starving and battling lice, the young women distracted themselves by fantasizing about food.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Once upon a time, he lived out his starving artist fantasies abroad before putting that aside to join the family business.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

"Things there are terrible. People are starving, there's nothing," said Salgado, a 72-year-old who emigrated to the United States four decades ago.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Abiraterone stops cancer spreading by starving the disease of the hormones it needs to grow.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

“Maybe! Also, I’m starving, and I really need some chicken and waffles in my stomach soon.”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro