: 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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Because measles is highly contagious, epidemiologists estimate that approximately 95% of a population must be vaccinated to prevent sustained transmission of the virus.
—Dave Wessner, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Russia’s sustained assault in recent days has injected new urgency into questions surrounding Washington’s commitment to defending Ukraine, as the Trump administration pledged to send additional defensive weaponry to Kyiv in an apparent policy reversion.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
Whether audiences stay once the novelty fades will depend on honest storytelling and sustained quality.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
The Iranian government is likely to use this respite to accelerate its militarization in preparation for sustained conflict.
—Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 8 July 2025
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Dave Wessner, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Russia’s sustained assault in recent days has injected new urgency into questions surrounding Washington’s commitment to defending Ukraine, as the Trump administration pledged to send additional defensive weaponry to Kyiv in an apparent policy reversion.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
Whether audiences stay once the novelty fades will depend on honest storytelling and sustained quality.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
The Iranian government is likely to use this respite to accelerate its militarization in preparation for sustained conflict.
—Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 8 July 2025
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 24 Jul. 2025.
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