sustained

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Jonathan Booker, a former agent now working in sports mediation, said there had been a "flurry of activity" in player welfare and duty of care following the tragedy, but this had not been sustained.

From BBC

There has been a renewed focus on energy costs since the outbreak of the war in Iran, with fears a sustained rise in the price of oil may lead to a surge in household bills.

From BBC

When activated, it reduces pain over a sustained period without interfering with normal sensations or activating reward pathways associated with addiction.

From Science Daily

The player believes the fact he sustained the cut on a 4G pitch might have been a factor.

From BBC

As the immune response builds and tuft cells increase in number, they begin producing a slower, sustained release of the same signal.

From Science Daily