face famine

Frequency: 7.714.8 per million words

To be confronted with the possibility or reality of famine.

famineVERB + NOUN

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face

Examples (10)

  • Four million people are now facing famine.
  • The drought-stricken region will soon face famine without immediate aid.
  • Many African countries continue to face famine due to climate change.
  • The war-torn nation is facing the worst famine in decades.
  • Rural communities may face famine if crops fail again this year.
  • Without international intervention, millions could face famine.
  • The isolated villages are facing famine after successive harvest failures.
  • Climate scientists warn that more regions will face famine in the coming years.
  • The population is facing severe famine following the natural disaster.
  • Historical records show how civilizations have faced famine throughout history.