Definition of SUSTAINABILITY

Examples of sustainable in a Sentence

a line of argument that is probably not sustainable in a public forum against skilled debaters has no sustainable claim to the property without a deed or some other document

Recent Examples on the Web But carriers have said that forgoing the sale of as much as 40% of seats per plane isn’t sustainable. — Fortune, "Should the government buy airplane seats so passengers can social distance? American Airlines pilots think so," 24 June 2020 Decluttr makes that last choice a lot easier and has helped over 6 million satisfied customers rid themselves of their old stuff in a sustainable way and make money doing it. — Michael Park, CNN Underscored, "Take on tech’s trash problem with Decluttr," 24 June 2020 The sleek sneakers—which are rarely ever on sale—have a cult following thanks to their minimalist design and comfortable fit and the fact that they're made with sustainable materials. — Amanda Tarlton, USA TODAY, "13 Amazon deals on summer 2020’s trendiest shoes: Crocs, Adidas, and more," 24 June 2020 The country was ravaged and starving by food shortages after World War II, and it's spent decades engineering its own sustainable food supply. — Grace Schneider, The Courier-Journal, "Appalachian firm teams with Dutch government to grow 'ag-tech' epicenter in Kentucky," 24 June 2020 This project is part of our plan to aid the Daimler organization in achieving a more sustainable passenger car fleet. — Dennis Pillion | Dpillion@al.com, al, "Mercedes construction runoff muddies Cahaba tributary, Alabama warns," 24 June 2020 Both Delhi and Beijing have spoken of the desire to deescalate and preserve a peaceful relationship following this week's clash in the Himalayas, but many experts are skeptical about how feasible, or sustainable this is. — James Griffiths, CNN, "A border dispute with China may push India closer to some of Beijing's top rivals," 18 June 2020 The company’s mission is to inspire visitors tour the island in a sustainable way with mentally, emotionally and spiritually rewarding experiences. — Essence, "Get Lost: 72 Hours in Curacao," 11 June 2020 Harris has been a staunch supporter of the AMA’s Center for Health Equity, which was established last year to institute sustainable health equity practices, processes, innovation and organizational performance and outcomes. — NBC News, "Dr. Patrice Harris: A steady voice of leadership during a deadly pandemic," 9 June 2020

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