sustained by
Example Sentences
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A solicitor for Carey questioned the detective inspector giving evidence about the injuries sustained by the constable during the incident.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 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
Cuba's electricity generation is sustained by a network of eight aging thermoelectric plants -- some in operation for over 40 years -- that suffer frequent breakdowns or must be shut down for maintenance cycles.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
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
“The ash is sustained by the spirit of Djel,” said Matthias.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
