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sustenance

[suhs-tuh-nuhns] / ˈsʌs tə nəns /


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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

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

“I can understand your fascination in our sustenance production, considering your background in botany,” he says.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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