: 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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No one sustained life-threatening injuries, but minors were among those injured, Goteborgs-Posten reported, citing police spokesperson Tobias Ahlén-Svalbro.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
While his core supporters remain loyal, sustained disapproval among the broader public could weaken his leverage in negotiations with Congress and erode confidence in his leadership.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Over the past few years, private-equity fundraising has suffered a sustained downturn.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
The advisory also states that the storm is moving east-northeast at 29 mph with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph away from Bermuda.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
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Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
While his core supporters remain loyal, sustained disapproval among the broader public could weaken his leverage in negotiations with Congress and erode confidence in his leadership.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Over the past few years, private-equity fundraising has suffered a sustained downturn.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
The advisory also states that the storm is moving east-northeast at 29 mph with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph away from Bermuda.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 2 Oct. 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 8 Oct. 2025.
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