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as in maintenance
the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition
argues that a new toll is needed to pay for the long-term sustentation of the city's bridges
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as in preservation
the careful maintaining and protection of something valuable especially in its natural or original state
the all-important sustentation of Mount Vernon, Monticello, and other national treasures
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The cushion covers on the chair and ottoman are removable and machine-washable for easy maintenance.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
12 July 2025 -
Shipbuilding is seen as a particular area of South Korean military industrial strength, and Washington has already seen contracts for maintenance of US Navy supply ships go to South Korean yards as the Navy grapples with a backlog in US shipyards.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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An ongoing preservation project undertaken by the Chicago Film Society has spurred a revival of interest in her work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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From watershed preservation to infrastructure upgrades, the pair’s conversation dives into the strategic steps being taken to secure water quality and quantity for future generations.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
11 July 2025
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With the legal block lifted by the Supreme Court, additional rounds of layoffs may now proceed, raising fresh concerns about operational capacity, staff morale and conservation efforts.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Shark Week is an iconic week of television dedicated to raising awareness, educating people and increasing conservation efforts for the species.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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“Sustentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustentation. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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