starvation
noun
star·va·tion
stär-ˈvā-shən 
Examples of starvation in a Sentence
The famine brought mass starvation.
Millions of people face starvation every day.
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Beyond that, according to the researchers, these plastics, when exposed to sun or heavy force — like crashing waves — can release harmful chemicals such as phthalates and bisphenol A or be ingested by marine wildlife, which can lead to starvation and death.
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Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
The baby cried incessantly, refusing to latch or nurse because Shauna, weakened by starvation, was unable to produce enough milk to nourish him.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
Recently released Palestinian prisoners have returned from Israeli detention with signs of physical abuse and starvation, and have alleged abuse and torture.
—Sophie Tanno and Mick Krever, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
Earlier, the administration had issued a freeze on foreign assistance, leading to the suspension of numerous programs designed to combat starvation, provide education, and tackle epidemics.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
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Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
The baby cried incessantly, refusing to latch or nurse because Shauna, weakened by starvation, was unable to produce enough milk to nourish him.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
Recently released Palestinian prisoners have returned from Israeli detention with signs of physical abuse and starvation, and have alleged abuse and torture.
—Sophie Tanno and Mick Krever, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
Earlier, the administration had issued a freeze on foreign assistance, leading to the suspension of numerous programs designed to combat starvation, provide education, and tackle epidemics.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Starvation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starvation. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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starvation
noun
star·va·tion
stär-ˈvā-shən
: the act or an instance of starving : the state of being starved
Medical Definition
starvation
noun
star·va·tion
stär-ˈvā-shən
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