sustained by
Example Sentences
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Economic losses sustained by Persian Gulf petrostates mean that they have fewer available funds and may even need to sell existing holdings.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 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
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
I saw, more than anything, that relationships are not sustained by violence but by love.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
