sustenance
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But he said the rebuilding efforts could also provide spiritual sustenance.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
Capable of flying only about the length of a football field, it relied on humans for transport—and sustenance.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
On the remote east side of Mono Lake, he said the animals gobbled down grass, roots and all, depriving certain birds of the worms that live in the vegetation — their sustenance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
"Bolivians cannot continue to be hostages of blockades that prevent working, studying, receiving medical attention, supplying themselves, and bringing sustenance to their homes," he said in a social media post on Saturday.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
Moments after eating, my belly growls for more, demanding sustenance that ain’t coming.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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