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Recent Examples of sustenance
The land sits less than one mile away from Jackie and Shadow’s nest, and this part of the lake is home to all of the fish that the eagles and their eaglets rely on for sustenance.
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Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026
They had been hunted out of existence—shot for personal sustenance, shot for sale as food by market hunters, shot for their hides.
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Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
This provides an immense source of sustenance for animals, similar to how hydrothermal vents create their own ecosystems on the ocean floor.
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CBS News,
10 June 2026
One great solution is fast-growing native plants, which can reach several feet tall in just a year and provide shade, shelter, and sustenance for local wildlife.
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Haniya Rae,
Martha Stewart,
1 June 2026
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Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026
They had been hunted out of existence—shot for personal sustenance, shot for sale as food by market hunters, shot for their hides.
—
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
This provides an immense source of sustenance for animals, similar to how hydrothermal vents create their own ecosystems on the ocean floor.
—
CBS News,
10 June 2026
One great solution is fast-growing native plants, which can reach several feet tall in just a year and provide shade, shelter, and sustenance for local wildlife.
—
Haniya Rae,
Martha Stewart,
1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sustenance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustenance
Noun
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The organization warned that as search-and-rescue teams begin to scale back operations, humanitarian needs—particularly food, medical care and protection services—could intensify rather than diminish.
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Intestinal infections, which caused severe diarrhea and dehydration, were common in 1776 because of poor sanitation and contaminated food and water, especially in military camps, per NIH and NLM.
Noun
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The new Clear Protein Refreshers deliver 10 grams of protein, three grams of fiber, collagen, electrolytes, prebiotics, and 45 mg of caffeine for lasting nourishment and a light boost.
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When movement is restricted, when stress accumulates, when sleep is neglected, when nourishment is poor, and when our nervous system is overwhelmed, imbalance begins to appear.
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“Sustenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustenance. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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