has starved
- present perfect of starve (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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The current standoff at the crucial waterway has starved the market of roughly 10 million barrels of oil per day, according to Manish Raj, managing director at Velandera Energy Partners.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 24, 2026
Salmon depletion from overfishing and habitat destruction has starved them, and only about 75 are left now.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 29, 2024
Boeing on Wednesday delivered its first 787 Dreamliner since May last year, ending a blockage that has starved the manufacturer of cash and led to a build-up of more than 120 jets in storage.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 10, 2022
Mr. Rettig said the coronavirus pandemic also took a toll, but said cost-cutting has starved his agency of the employees and technology it needs to process returns, answer questions and chase after “ultra-wealthy” tax cheats.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 15, 2022
Why, she has starved you, the jade, she has given you the prison fare, she has been a vampire to you, mon colonel.
From Faithful Margaret A Novel by Ashmore, Annie