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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
His work is rooted in a quiet dedication to the ocean, documenting its life, fragility and the ecosystems that sustain it in the hope that what is seen through his lens will not be forgotten.
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Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Andric sustained significant injuries from the attack, including facial burns, a skull hematoma and a concussion.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 July 2026
The goal is to provide any services needed to allow residents to sustain permanent housing and to create a mutually supportive community.
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Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Most of the injuries were sustained by people between the ages of 15 and 24.
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Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for sustain
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Andric sustained significant injuries from the attack, including facial burns, a skull hematoma and a concussion.
—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 July 2026
The goal is to provide any services needed to allow residents to sustain permanent housing and to create a mutually supportive community.
—
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Most of the injuries were sustained by people between the ages of 15 and 24.
—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for sustain
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustain
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That was huge, because Mary has had the realization that what was supposed to be a nurturing maternal force in her life had a damaging impact on her.
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Driven by a love of music nurtured in their living room, Southern California brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson rented musical instruments using grocery money left by their parents during a short vacation to Mexico back in 1961.
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North Field on Tinian, which was once the busiest airport in the world, was shut down after the war but is undergoing renovation to become an alternate base to Guam as Washington tries to disperse its assets around the region.
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It is recommended that any batteries in devices that will be stored for significant periods should undergo a maintenance routine to maintain their health by charging them to half capacity every six months.
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Led by husband-and-wife team Austin and Olivia Kelleher, each headcover is made in the Hudson Valley and embodies sustainability, artistry, and the enduring spirit of the game.
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The teaser opens with a young Jean Valjean enduring the brutal years of his imprisonment before fast-forwarding to his new life and the inevitable pursuit by Inspector Javert, played by Tahar Rahim.
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Just assume that any animal is going to carry disease, and rabies is one of them.
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Fujimori’s presidency marks a return of her family’s political brand to Peru’s highest office — a movement that has long carried a complicated relationship with the United States.
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If there isn't enough money to satisfy every creditor, state probate laws determine the order in which claims are paid.
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The Justices ruled the president cannot redefine birthright citizenship, and all children who are born in the United States, whether their parents are in the country legally or not, satisfy citizenship requirements in the 14th amendment.
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Your unconventional ideas land better when people can experience them instead of only hearing about them.
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BoccaLupo isn’t known for happy hour, but their tasting menu is a great way to experience a lot for a relatively low price.
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Beyond that, a truce means whatever the negotiators will tolerate as long as none backs out of talks.
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Today’s challenge is building genuine relationships, creating strong global teams, and leveraging diversity rather than merely tolerating it.
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Gakpo's teammates came onto the filed to support him and formed a circle around him, putting their arms around each other as the crowd cheered, as shown in another video shared by Fox Sports.
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During pregnancy, iron demand increases to support both the baby and placenta, while postpartum recovery can further lower ferritin due to blood loss.
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“Sustain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustain. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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