sustained
Example Sentences
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Japan hosts a network of strategically positioned American bases, sustained by robust infrastructure.
"Gus Atkinson has been ruled out for the remainder of the Ashes tour after scans confirmed he has sustained a left hamstring injury," the England Cricket Board said.
From Barron's
Its rapid progress underscores the global stakes and the need for sustained U.S. leadership.
But dismantling the jihadist threat will take more sustained involvement with regional governments that are themselves threatened by Islamic radicals.
“One patroller sustained serious injuries and is being transported out of the area for further care,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
