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Meanings of sustained in English

(Of an electric arc) continuous.

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Usage of sustained in English
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However, media attention is never sustained long enough to ask such questions.
The Irish Times
2
Otherwise, one must question whether Japan's economy can be sustained, he said.
Reuters
3
The airplane sustained serious structural and fire damage, a military statement said.
Reuters
4
Follow-up beyond 1 year needs to demonstrate whether these findings are sustained.
Pubmed
5
Thus, a vaccine may offer the best opportunity for sustained, long-term protection.
Pubmed
6
But our economy saw sustained growth for the remainder of the year.
The South African
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The body had sustained various injuries, the state attorney general's office said.
Reuters
8
You need a strategic and sustained approach that you work on together.
News.com.au
9
Clint Bowyer's car also sustained damage, but he was able to continue.
Reuters
10
Prices rose rapidly last year, driven by sustained demand and restricted supply.
The Irish Times
11
Increasingly, the institutions that liberal democracy relies on are under sustained attack.
Reuters
12
In recent years, Palij has become the subject of sustained local outrage.
NY Magazine
13
Movement was often ragged, however, and initial interesting lighting was not sustained.
The Irish Times
14
The division had been routed several times, and had sustained serious losses.
The forgotten soldier
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This follows sustained protests and criticism levelled at meat producers from farmers.
The Irish Times
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It is not yet clear if anyone sustained injuries during the attacks.
The South African
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Sustained across language varieties
Ireland
Common
South Africa
Common
New Zealand
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