hunger strike
noun
a deliberate refusal to eat, undertaken in protest against imprisonment, improper treatment, objectionable conditions, etc.
hunger strikes
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pluralof hunger strike.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He has a renewed faith in the power of hunger strikes - taking inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of non-violent resistance.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Detainees have also launched hunger strikes, claiming subpar conditions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
Immigration attorneys and advocates are accusing Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials of retaliating against detainees taking part in hunger strikes over inhumane conditions at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
Her political tools are hunger strikes, histrionic speeches and dramatic protest marches.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
However, instead of backing down, the women continued their protests in prison by starting hunger strikes.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
