A state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period.
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Examples for "starvation "
Examples for "starvation "
1 However, the mechanisms controlling neuronal autophagy during starvation remain far from clear.
2 To date, no international court has prosecuted a case of starvation crimes.
3 As with the heart, it's possible that oxygen starvation is the problem.
4 But starvation , a result of chronic mismanagement and natural disasters, changed that.
5 Police believe he eventually died of starvation in August, the paper reported.
1 And she must love so, else she would die of famishment .
2 Whether famishment gleamed in my eye, I knew not.
3 Indeed, I am overcome with famishment .
4 We've got a fair chance o' goin' un'er yet, eyther from thirst or the famishment o' empty stomaks.
5 'Now Kruppe can only respond in kind.' He raised his chin: 'Dearest Jess... We die of famishment !
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