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    hunger

    US /ˈhʌŋɡɚ/

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    UK /ˈhʌŋgə(r)/

    B2
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Strong desire or need
    Many entertainers and stars have a hunger for success
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Need for food; a severe lack of food
    His hunger moved him to eat the first thing he saw
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo feel hunger; to suffer from a lack of food.
    Many people hunger during times of famine.
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo have a strong desire or craving for something.
    She hungered for adventure and new experiences.

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    Bereavement: How to Transform Grief & Depression Through Spiritual Healing

    35:17Bereavement: How to Transform Grief & Depression Through Spiritual Healing
    • Marianne also co-founded the Peace Alliance and serves on the board of the Results Organization, working to end the worst ravages of hunger and poverty throughout the world.

      Marianne also co-founded the Peace Alliance and serves on the board of the Results Organization, working to end the worst ravages of hunger and poverty throughout the world.

    • working to end the worst ravages of hunger and poverty throughout the world.

      working to end the worst ravages of hunger and poverty throughout the world.

    B1

    Why Do the Chinese Use Chopsticks

    05:41Why Do the Chinese Use Chopsticks
    • Well, my friends, I hope I've satiated your culinarily-historical hunger.

      Well, my friends, I hope I've satiated your culinarily-historical hunger.

    • Well, my friends, time for some stir-frying chopsticks; I hope I've satiated your culinary historical hunger.

      Well, my friends, time for some stir-frying chopsticks; I hope I've satiated your culinary historical hunger.

    B1

    What does coffee do to your body? - BBC World Service

    06:18What does coffee do to your body? - BBC World Service
    • Caffeine stimulates the brain, suppresses hunger,

      Caffeine stimulates the brain, suppresses hunger,

    • suppresses hunger and helps you stay in a state of alertness, so you 

      suppresses hunger and helps you stay in a state of alertness, so you 

    B2

    How I Tricked My Brain Into Stopping Cravings

    08:25How I Tricked My Brain Into Stopping Cravings
    • The first slippery slope was not fueling my body properly throughout the day, which made my hunger and cravings roll together into a monster at night.

      The first slippery slope was not fueling my body properly throughout the day, which made my hunger and cravings roll together into a monster at night.

    • Think of cravings like an elephant and hunger as the rider of that elephant.

      Think of cravings like an elephant and hunger as the rider of that elephant.

    B2

    Ozempic is a game-changer. Here’s how it works.

    07:12Ozempic is a game-changer. Here’s how it works.
    • And maybe most importantly, at least in regard to weight loss, there are GLP-1 receptors in the brain, particularly in the hypothalamus that suppress hunger cravings.

      And maybe most importantly, at least in regard to weight loss, there are GLP-1 receptors in the brain, particularly in the hypothalamus that suppress hunger cravings.

    • And maybe most importantly, at least in regard to weight loss, there are GLP-1 receptors in the brain, particularly in the hypothalamus, that suppress hunger cravings.

      And maybe most importantly, at least in regard to weight loss, there are GLP-1 receptors in the brain, particularly in the hypothalamus, that suppress hunger cravings.

    B2

    What Are The Fattest Countries In The World?

    06:13What Are The Fattest Countries In The World?
    • One way to explain the 33.5% of obesity among South Africans is that, despite the poverty and hunger that exists there,

      One way to explain the 33.5% of obesity among South Africans is that, despite the poverty and hunger that exists there,

    • One way to explain the 33.5% of obesity among South Africans is that, despite the poverty and hunger that exists there, this developing country struggles with severe inequality and extreme corruption leading to inadequate food distribution and horrific malnourishment.

      One way to explain the 33.5% of obesity among South Africans is that, despite the poverty and hunger that exists there, this developing country struggles with severe inequality and extreme corruption leading to inadequate food distribution and horrific malnourishment.

    B2

    What If You Stopped Eating?

    03:31What If You Stopped Eating?
    • Starvation can lead to death in as short as 3 weeks or up to 70 days as documented during the Irish hunger strikes in 1981

      Starvation can lead to death in as short as 3 weeks or up to 70 days as documented during the Irish hunger strikes in 1981

    • The good news is that the seven richest countries have pledged to lift five hundred million people out of hunger and malnutrition by 2030

      The good news is that the seven richest countries have pledged to lift five hundred million people out of hunger and malnutrition by 2030

    B1

    Michelle Obama Oregon State Commencement Address

    22:23Michelle Obama Oregon State Commencement Address
    • You are serving others in so many ways: tutoring children, joining our armed forces, fighting hunger and disease here in America and around the world.

      You are serving others in so many ways: tutoring children, joining our armed forces, fighting hunger and disease here in America and around the world.

    • hunger and disease here in America and around the world.

      hunger and disease here in America and around the world.

    A2

    The global food crisis, explained

    11:34The global food crisis, explained
    • It threatens to tip tens of millions of people over the edge into mass hunger and famine

      It threatens to tip tens of millions of people over the edge into mass hunger and famine

    • Until recently global hunger was in decline...

      Until recently global hunger was in decline...

    B1

    Is Swimming Good for Weight Loss?

    04:50Is Swimming Good for Weight Loss?
    • in contrast to cycling, swimming can significantly heighten hunger within hours.

      in contrast to cycling, swimming can significantly heighten hunger within hours.

    • swimming can significantly heighten hunger within hours.

      swimming can significantly heighten hunger within hours.

    B2