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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
Labor unions and worker representatives also pointed out that this was not simply about rival superpowers meeting in Beijing, but about how thousands of factories across Asia—and millions of apparel workers in the region—would sustain their livelihoods in the years ahead.
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Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Those donations have helped sustain the network and the member stations, though many have announced their own layoffs over the past year.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 18 May 2026
Parker said the city works with several partners, including the North Central Texas Council of Governments, TxDOT, and the Federal Transit Agency in an effort to sustain growth long-term.
—Maven Navarro
may 18, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry has returned to the public eye, six months after sustaining severe injuries during an onstage fall.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 18 May 2026
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Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Those donations have helped sustain the network and the member stations, though many have announced their own layoffs over the past year.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 18 May 2026
Parker said the city works with several partners, including the North Central Texas Council of Governments, TxDOT, and the Federal Transit Agency in an effort to sustain growth long-term.
—Maven Navarro
may 18, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry has returned to the public eye, six months after sustaining severe injuries during an onstage fall.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustain
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About an hour west of Baltimore, where the city and suburban landscape gives way to Maryland’s rural countryside, visitors can find Fingerboard Farm, an historic landmark in Frederick County that once nurtured fruit orchards.—
William Deffaa,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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Loro Piana continues to nurture young talents through the art of knitting.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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The Jaguars will play at Camping World Stadium in Orlando in 2027 while their home field, EverBank Stadium, undergoes major renovations.—
Scott Turick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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In addition to adding Mendoza, the Raiders have undergone a massive roster overhaul after signing center Tyler Linderbaum, defensive end Kwity Paye, and linebacker Nakobe Dean.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Williams, who endured an up-and-down 2025 with the Yankees, pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning for his sixth save in seven opportunities.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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The tradition endures even as most people quietly agree that art probably shouldn’t be co-opted by the agendas of nation-states.—
Sebastian Smee,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
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The outbreak linked to the MV Hondius began after the Dutch cruise ship, carrying 147 passengers and crew members, departed Argentina on April 1 for a South Atlantic voyage.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The Knicks’ wings have carried their defense throughout this playoff run.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The judges also questioned Texas Solicitor General William Peterson over his arguments that the House is prevented from using proxy voting under the quorum clause, questioning if physical presence is needed to satisfy that requirement.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2026
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Watering every couple of weeks will satisfy this fragrant perennial.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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For her, those discussions connect deeply with the emotional realities families experience each day.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The report shows that elementary grades are experiencing the sharpest enrollment declines, with middle school grades also in a sharp enrollment drop.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
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Succulents are often native to hot or desert climates, and can tolerate abundant sunlight.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
12 May 2026
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Even in the latter part of his career, at the weekly newspaper New York Observer, his writings lost none of their sting, and indeed often seemed like an unappetizing leftover from an era when sour personal swipes were more tolerated.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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Your browser does not support the video tag.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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That’s not supported by the data.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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“Sustain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustain. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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