sustained by
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He arrived at that rate by calculating the lowest inflation-adjusted withdrawal rate that could nevertheless have been sustained by a 50% stock/50% bond portfolio in the worst 30-year period in U.S. history.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
Most injuries were sustained by the rider - only 5% were pedestrians that had been hit by an e-scooter - and the most common cause was falling off the e-scooter.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
By the mid-1960s, there were approximately 12,000 bowling alleys in the United States that were largely sustained by league play; they were often family businesses that were passed down over generations.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
Scientists believe the long lasting burst may have been sustained by three coronal mass ejections that erupted from the same region of the Sun.
From Science Daily ● May 23, 2026
When order was restored somewhat, the referees called time out while Dr. Ratteree examined the injuries sustained by Peanut Abbott.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
