: 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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The memory industry has been in a period of sustained growth since the launch of ChatGPT in December 2022, which triggered huge demand for high-bandwidth memory, or HBM.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 25 May 2026
Since families and working-age individuals drive economic output, low tax policies help mitigate the cost-of-living and fuel Florida’s sustained growth.
—Nicole Huyer, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Notably, roles requiring higher technical expertise often provide more stability due to sustained demand for specialized skills, reinforcing the value of continuing to grow your capabilities over time.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The novel is organized in sections that both read like stand-alone stories and work as part of a cohesive, sustained narrative.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
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Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 25 May 2026
Since families and working-age individuals drive economic output, low tax policies help mitigate the cost-of-living and fuel Florida’s sustained growth.
—Nicole Huyer, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Notably, roles requiring higher technical expertise often provide more stability due to sustained demand for specialized skills, reinforcing the value of continuing to grow your capabilities over time.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The novel is organized in sections that both read like stand-alone stories and work as part of a cohesive, sustained narrative.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for sustained
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“Sustained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sustained. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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