starve
verb (used without object)
to die or perish from lack of food or nourishment.
has been starving
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present perfect progressiveof starve (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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But Lottie seems to remember quite a lot, namely that the "God" of the wilderness has been starving for attention for some time.
From Salon ● May 12, 2023
“The fan base has been starving for something for a long time and hopefully we can bring it to them.”
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 22, 2022
But the real value for Disney would come from ESPN, which has been starving for live sports to broadcast.
From New York Times ● Jun. 2, 2020
New York has been starving for big-event fights.
From Time ● Nov. 13, 2016
And there he's been wallowing in wealth, while his child has been starving.
From The Mating of Lydia by Mrs. Humphry Ward
