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

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

As many analysts have noted, such a “war of position” cannot be won or sustained by violence.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 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