: maintained at length without interruption or weakening : lasting, prolonged
sustained winds
providing sustained support
sustained applause
sustained flight
They can run at sustained speeds of up to 19 mph for considerable distances, and usually only make short flights in order to escape danger or flush prey.—
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Marcy ScottThis degenerative disorder is theoretically caused by excessive and sustained forces of compression.—Tracy A. Turner
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As strong and sustained demand for air travel continues, our partnership with Fetcherr offers a major advantage in the industry that will revolutionize the way leading airlines set and publish prices.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2024
Yet past missteps are hard to erase, and trust is only built through sustained success, achieved together.
—Troy Aidan Sambajon, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 May 2024
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2024
Yet past missteps are hard to erase, and trust is only built through sustained success, achieved together.
—Troy Aidan Sambajon, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 May 2024
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“Sustained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sustained. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.
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