And Buick dealers, who have subsisted on scraps for years, are well respected and savvy.

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Until 2010, the Akha traditionally subsisted by raising livestock and growing rice, vegetables and beans.

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People who subsisted on public resources were known as "paupers, " and provision for them was a local undertaking.

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When Labour took over, more than 5m working-age adults subsisted on state benefits.

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During Milton's childhood, his unrealistic father drifted from unsuccessful job to unremunerative project and the family subsisted on very little.

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The household of 11 adults plus children subsisted on two goats a week, honey from a hive in the garden and Quaker Oats from a local shop.

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His seven-man shop subsisted on menial design work.

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