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How to pronounce sustenance in American English
“sustenance” pronunciation by American speakers
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“sustenance” in real sentences — American speakers
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in some cases depend on for our sustenance.
The Obama White House
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the river, one of the main providers of sustenance, were severely damaged.
FEMA
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CURTIS: These islands, this place provided much-needed sustenance for those sailors.
National Park Service
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