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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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As cars become more tech-centric, the future of auto maintenance and repairs could be remote.
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With a little maintenance, your garden can be on full display again.
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Miami, in particular, has evolved into a global epicenter for both wealth preservation and lifestyle migration, reinforcing long-term demand fundamentals.
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The historic building is listed with its preservation in mind.
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There are solutions for age verification that are both accurate and privacy preserving.
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Students in the program completed hands-on training and academic coursework while serving the remainder of their sentences as a hand crew member at a conservation camp.
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The conservation team will secure unstable paint before cleaning the works with fiber lasers.
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“Sustentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustentation. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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