sustaining

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In agriculture-dependent Idaho, many residents say they recognize the role immigrants play in sustaining local rural economies, and research shows that recognition can shift attitudes about immigration, potentially increasing support for more inclusive policies.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026

But he’s also mindful of the important role immigrants play, especially in areas like farming and construction, in sustaining the U.S. economy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

Those currents help power the aurora itself, which continues heating the atmosphere and sustaining the entire cycle.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

“While easing geopolitical tensions and an ongoing cease-fire framework have provided a major catalyst for the rally, strong corporate earnings have also played a critical role in sustaining momentum,” he added.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

He understood—indeed, it was a crucial aspect of the collaboration—that Jefferson’s eventual reentry into the political arena depended upon sustaining the fiction in his mentor’s own mind that it would never happen.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis