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sustenance

[suhs-tuh-nuhns] / ˈsʌs tə nəns /


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But he said the rebuilding efforts could also provide spiritual sustenance.

From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026

Early humans weren’t rigid about their sources of sustenance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 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

"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

Whitney reminded Papa of Fujiyama, that is, it gave him the same kind of spiritual sustenance.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston




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