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something that maintains or stimulates the intellect my only sustenance on the long flight was a trashy novel I'd bought in the airport

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Recent Examples of sustenance All were prepared to face the brutality of the Israeli soldiers for the sake of some sustenance. Ahmed Dader august 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025 The nearby Prince of Pierogi restaurant, run by Poland native Krzysztof Krol, provides picnic sustenance. Emma John, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025 Weekday mornings, on the other hand, are about speed and sustenance. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025 That the American melting pot can provide sustenance for all? Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 4 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for sustenance
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Noun
  • The egg replacer was formulated by Madsen and a food scientist.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The scarcity of food was a challenge, but Gertrude befriended farmers on her cross-country walks.
    Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • That focus on people—on nourishment and care—shows up in other parts of her life too.
    Essence, Essence, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Your body will respond to consistent, balanced nourishment with no gym required.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 17 Sep. 2025

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“Sustenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustenance. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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