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as in to endure
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I won't sustain such insolence!
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Recent Examples of sustain
All who recognize the vital role of nursing in our health care system should consider supporting efforts that strengthen and sustain the profession.
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Shakira Henderson, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2025
Shah: In the short term, sustained tariffs could trigger drug shortages, particularly for generic and specialty compounds.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Shipman said two university public safety officers sustained injuries as protesters forced their way into the building.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
In the event of a catastrophic event like a nuclear attack or solar storm, an average-sized city’s (surviving) population doesn’t necessarily require a huge amount of nearby farming space to sustain itself.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 May 2025
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Shakira Henderson, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2025
Shah: In the short term, sustained tariffs could trigger drug shortages, particularly for generic and specialty compounds.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Shipman said two university public safety officers sustained injuries as protesters forced their way into the building.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
In the event of a catastrophic event like a nuclear attack or solar storm, an average-sized city’s (surviving) population doesn’t necessarily require a huge amount of nearby farming space to sustain itself.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustain
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Personally nurturing the relationships is crucial to creating trust, communicating effectively and strategizing to enhance future performance.—
Daniel Pena,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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This story is part of Image’s May issue, which journeys through environments that encourage, nurture or require stillness.—
Jason Parham,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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The citywide system of tornado sirens was being replaced and had undergone testing Thursday, according to Russell.—
Julia Vargas Jones,
CNN Money,
19 May 2025
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The Celtics star has already undergone surgery to repair the issue, potentially helping to aid his recovery.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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The book, an oral history told by the artists who were there, also ripples with the vibes of SoCal, thanks especially to lifers like the Agnew Brothers (the Adolescents), Dexter Holland and Noodles (the Offspring), and Mike Ness, the founder and frontman of the enduring Social Distortion.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2025
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In wealth strategy, too, enduring principles such as stewardship, discipline, intergenerational perspective, often outlast fast-moving trends.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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In an administration currently running the lowest early-months public opinion rating in modern history, however, Vance’s forcefulness carries long-term risk.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Two Richard Prince paintings carried the sale’s weight financially, bringing in $7.5 million with fees, constituting around 40 percent of the first sale’s total.—
Robb Report,
Robb Report,
18 May 2025
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Interviews with the soldiers and Russian opinion surveys show that such a truce would also fail to satisfy a large part of Russian society.—
Anatoly Kurmanaev,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Designed to satisfy North American tastes, Nutella Peanut will blend the traditional creamy recipe from 1964 with the flavor of roasted peanuts.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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The digital transformation of fashion at the festival represents not just a change in how attendees prepare for the event, but a fundamental shift in how style is experienced, curated, and showcased on the global stage.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Both English teams have been experiencing frustrating, parallel worlds as the pair have struggled mightily in the Premier League.—
David Close,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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Most people can tolerate losing as many as two liters of that blood.—
Rich Cohen,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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Use the hottest water setting the fabric can tolerate.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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Brown gathered prominent African-American voices, primarily star athletes, to discuss and ultimately support heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali's refusal, a month earlier, to enter the Vietnam War draft.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Two key federal laws, including the Fairness for Breastfeeding Mothers Act and the Friendly Airports for Mothers Act, support the right to breastfeed.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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“Sustain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustain. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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