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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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The Oscar-winning actor and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead by maintenance workers Wednesday.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025 -
However, Jones-Chatelain, who works as a maintenance coordinator for an apartment management company, felt the State Department’s move could have implications for all LGBTQ+ travelers.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Mummification is the intentional or accidental preservation of a body after death.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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Santoni has also committed to the preservation of those values through the launch of the Accademia dell’Eccellenza, where young talent can learn learn centuries-old artisan techniques from master artisans.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But this is such a waste of money when conservation is dying for lack of funds.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Mar. 2025
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In 2014, Floridians sent a resounding message to state leaders: land and water conservation is a priority.—
Sarah Gledhill,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Sustentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustentation. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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