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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.
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Ahmed Dader
august 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
What little sustenance could be found in markets skyrocketed in price.
—Jackie Northam, NPR, 22 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
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Ahmed Dader
august 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
What little sustenance could be found in markets skyrocketed in price.
—Jackie Northam, NPR, 22 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
See All Example Sentences for sustenance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustenance
Noun
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The egg replacer was formulated by Madsen and a food scientist.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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The scarcity of food was a challenge, but Gertrude befriended farmers on her cross-country walks.—
Judith Thurman,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That focus on people—on nourishment and care—shows up in other parts of her life too.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 Sep. 2025
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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 6 Oct. 2025.
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