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sustained

[suh-steynd] / səˈsteɪnd /


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Lindsey Vonn says she is "making progress" after having a successful third surgery on the broken leg she sustained in a crash at the Winter Olympics on Sunday.

From BBC

A clearer understanding of sustained benefits and risks will help define the role of GLP-1 receptor agonists in long-term weight management.

From Science Daily

He sustained serious injuries and was left unable to walk or talk before his death.

From BBC

Still, economists cautioned that the weak December data might not point to a sustained downturn.

From BBC

"I sustained a complex tibia fracture that is currently stable but will require multiple surgeries to fix properly."

From Barron's