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sustenance

[suhs-tuh-nuhns] / ˈsʌs tə nəns /


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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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