sustenance
Example Sentences
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In that environment, food becomes more than sustenance.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026
Pro tip: If you’re driving, leave yourself some snacks that won’t melt and some waters in the car so you have some sustenance if you do get stuck.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Ukrainians have historically relied on villages for shelter and sustenance during crises, a practice continuing amid current attacks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
Floreana's native species, Chelonoidis niger niger, was driven to extinction in the 1840s by sailors who took thousands from the island for sustenance during long voyages.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
The next morning he asked for a glass of milk, the first sustenance he had volunteered to accept in fourteen weeks.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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