: 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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That type of production against pitches with differing velocities, shapes and sizes usually leads to sustained success over one’s career.
—Jim Bowden, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
What To Know In a Sunday update on Kiko, the NHC said the Category 3 hurricane was located around 785 miles east of Hilo, Hawaii, with maximum sustained winds near 125 miles per hour.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
However, up to one-third of stroke survivors can go on to develop post-stroke dementia, a more progressive and sustained decline in thinking and memory function.
—New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2025
Health system officials said the cuts are a response to 'sustained industry challenges.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
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Jim Bowden, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
What To Know In a Sunday update on Kiko, the NHC said the Category 3 hurricane was located around 785 miles east of Hilo, Hawaii, with maximum sustained winds near 125 miles per hour.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
However, up to one-third of stroke survivors can go on to develop post-stroke dementia, a more progressive and sustained decline in thinking and memory function.
—New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2025
Health system officials said the cuts are a response to 'sustained industry challenges.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Sustained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sustained. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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