Sentence examples for fear of famine from inspiring English sources

There was also the fear of famine, of uncontrollable weather.

The general stoppage of the city's life is spreading, and the fear of famine is admitted.

Natural disasters fire in Russia and flood in Pakistan, which are the world's fifth- and eighth-largest wheat producers respectively—have added a Biblical colouring to an unfolding fear of famine.

With 1.2 million people displaced and the UN estimating 4.9 million in need of humanitarian assistance, the fear of famine later in the year appears justified.

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Critics say the extent of the PR campaign betrays the kingdom's determination to win the propaganda battle after nearly three years of conflict marked by high civilian casualties, widespread food and fuel shortages, a record cholera epidemic, and fear of famine.

A return of bad harvests in 1879 brought new fears of famine.

The fighting has crippled South Sudan's oil-driven economy, raised fears of famine, and undermined once-buoyant international support for Kiir's government.

Renewed fears of famine and the accusations made in the AU report will only increase the pressure on Kiir and Machar to settle their differences for the sake of their country.

South Sudan is on the verge of economic collapse, sparking renewed fears of famine as continued fighting takes a heavy toll on people's livelihoods, a top UN official has warned.

Three years later, with the Scottish treasury suffering meltdown from a failed attempt at establishing a colony in Panama, and amid fears of famine at home, Edinburgh passed the Act of Security, granting Scotland the right to challenge England's choice of successor.