sustained by
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
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
Queensland Police did not reveal details of the injuries sustained by the latest victim, nor did it disclose the man's identity.
From BBC ● May 24, 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
Ours is a nation, Fiedler would argue, sustained by the dream of “an escape from culture and a renewal of youth.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
I’m alone except for Beetee, who still lies in front of me, being sustained by his army of machines.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
