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Gave sustenance (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fed

(Other definitions for fed that I've seen before include "American cop" , "Given sustenance" , "Given food to eat" , "Provided food for" , "Banking authority" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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