thirsty

Example Sentences

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“I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.”

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

"You can see the soldiers standing behind us for the past seven, eight days. They are hungry and thirsty but defending the country strongly," the 70-year-old added.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

“The market is so, so thirsty for a narrative to hold on to,” Antonelli said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

People are thirsty for that kind of authenticity, and to re-evaluate what the American story really is.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

I’m thirsty, and I’m angry, and I think maybe I’d rather face the nightmares than this, after all.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman