sustenance
Example Sentences
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Early humans weren’t rigid about their sources of sustenance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
We plant fruit trees, which provide the insects with sustenance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 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
“So, what do I need inspiration, sustenance, and bravery for?”
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
Vocabulary lists containing sustenance
The Hunger Games
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A Thousand Splendid Suns
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