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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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The first known use of sustenance was in the 14th century

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“Sustenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustenance. Accessed 27 Nov. 2020.

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