: 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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Technology partners must invest in real dialogue, shared problem-solving and thoughtful implementation to build lasting relationships that lead to sustained progress.
—Bruce Dahlgren, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The limited supply, despite sustained demand, is likely to trigger a ripple effect of shortages and disruptions, a phenomenon known in supply chain dynamics as the reverse bullwhip effect.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
This finely ground green tea powder became her go-to alternative to coffee, offering a gentler, more sustained energy boost without the caffeine crash or jitters.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 29 Apr. 2025
Since large and sustained pro-democracy protests erupted in Hong Kong for most of 2019, China has cracked down on the democratic opposition as well as liberal civil society and media outlets under sweeping national security laws.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
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Bruce Dahlgren, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The limited supply, despite sustained demand, is likely to trigger a ripple effect of shortages and disruptions, a phenomenon known in supply chain dynamics as the reverse bullwhip effect.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
This finely ground green tea powder became her go-to alternative to coffee, offering a gentler, more sustained energy boost without the caffeine crash or jitters.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 29 Apr. 2025
Since large and sustained pro-democracy protests erupted in Hong Kong for most of 2019, China has cracked down on the democratic opposition as well as liberal civil society and media outlets under sweeping national security laws.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Sustained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sustained. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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