sustenance
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Capable of flying only about the length of a football field, it relied on humans for transport—and sustenance.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 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
This provides an immense source of sustenance for animals, similar to how hydrothermal vents create their own ecosystems on the ocean floor.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 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
I do not know what life will be like, separated from a faction—it feels disengaged, like a leaf divided from the tree that gives it sustenance.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
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The Hunger Games
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