sustained by

Example Sentences

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The modern affluent household isn’t sustained by a single worker but by two long, uninterrupted careers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“I assume this responsibility at a moment when the international order, sustained by rules and clear and reasonable principles accepted by all, is undergoing a very profound reconfiguration,” Velasco said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Black said his faith helps him make sense of the violence he witnessed and endured — not simply as the product of individual malice, but as something sustained by collective moral failure.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Alaska's waters support one of the world's most important salmon fisheries, sustained by complex marine food webs.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 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