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sustenance

noun

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

The long journey required careful planning for shelter and sustenance.
Dictionary practice example.
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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