- present participle of sustain.
sustaining
Example Sentences
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The 21-year-old died after sustaining a "significant brain injury" while playing for Chichester City at Wingate and Finchley FC in September 2025.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
What it shows is the economy sustaining its momentum at the start of the third quarter following an above-average rate of growth in the spring.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
Their study found that orexin neurons play an important role in sustaining and regulating motivated behavior.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
They practice sustaining tension, navigating uncertainty and responding in real-time to others.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
“Blessed be Thou ... for giving us life, for sustaining us, and for enabling us to reach this day.”
From "Night" by Elie Wiesel
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