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sustenance

[suhs-tuh-nuhns] / ˈsʌs tə nəns /


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Accordingly he offers a deeply interior, inward-looking turn that emphasizes how Willy has withdrawn from life and the sustenance of human connection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 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

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

“So, what do I need inspiration, sustenance, and bravery for?”

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon




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