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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 49-acre site will train dozens of workers at a time on electrical systems, fiber deployment, utility work and maintenance.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
16 Mar. 2026 -
Its enamel coating is stain-resistant, chip-resistant and crack-resistant for easy maintenance.—
BestReviews,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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Eco effort Restoration, preservation and locality are key pillars for property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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In recent interviews, Hagar has framed the residency as both a celebration and preservation of Van Halen’s legacy following the death of guitarist Eddie Van Halen in 2020.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
20 Mar. 2026
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There are solutions for age verification that are both accurate and privacy preserving.—
Annie Chestnut Tutor,
Boston Herald,
18 Aug. 2025
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These may include soil conservation, water management, carbon sequestration, and regenerative agriculture.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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The collective presents an improvisational performance intended to raise awareness about water conservation, the sewage crisis and social responsibility.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Sustentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustentation. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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