sustenance
Example Sentences
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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
Throughout all these storms, Kaplan found emotional sustenance from his lifelong companion, his diary.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 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
Eagles typically only visit Big Bear to find food in the winter when their normal sources of sustenance have frozen over, according to the Friends of Big Bear Valley.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026
In truth, I ponder them daily, but once a year I allow them to be my sole sustenance.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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