sustained
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“It’s no secret that American consumers continue to face sustained economic pressure, and many are eager to stretch their dollars further, especially as gas prices remain high,” a Fetch spokesperson told Barron’s.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
“For us, finally, to be seeing some sustained declines is very promising,” said Farida Ahmad, a health scientist with the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Rhi, 49, who has the same symptoms, has kept them a secret from her children, fearing her son might feel responsible for the injury she sustained during his birth.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Orange County prosecutors have charged an Aliso Viejo woman with involuntary manslaughter after an 81-year-old man died from injuries sustained when her son allegedly hit him while riding an electric motorcycle.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
“The ash is sustained by the spirit of Djel,” said Matthias.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
Vocabulary lists containing sustained
President Biden's Inaugural Speech (January 2021)
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The Martian
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This Week In Words: August 22–28, 2020
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