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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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Noun
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College maintenance workers have begun removing the tree, officials said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
25 May 2025 -
It's also designed to be self-cleaning, which makes field maintenance incredibly easy.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
25 May 2025
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At the intersection lies what truly drives long-term success: discipline, capital preservation, process over prediction, patience, and a commitment to compounding.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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In a digital era where film preservation and history is continually undervalued and underfunded, Roberts continues to stress the many connections between classic and contemporary film.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
23 May 2025
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Hall agrees, adding that environmentalism and conservation are conventionally conservative values.—
David Vetter,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Following in the footsteps of the Oakland Zoo, which has a long history of prioritizing animal welfare and connecting the dots between education and conservation, Discovery Kingdom is doing what’s best for the animals by encouraging positive interactions with guests.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
Mercury News,
25 May 2025
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“Sustentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustentation. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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