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Food, nourishment, or other support that maintains life or strength.

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sustenance

The long journey required careful planning for shelter and sustenance.
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Bread, beans, and warm drinks provided sustenance for the travelers waiting inside, giving them nourishment rather than an elaborate feast.
From Shelter Beside the Road.
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