- present participle of sustain.
sustaining
Example Sentences
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Actually attaining and sustaining that growth is what’s difficult.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
Carrick has had that natural bounce that a former player is going to get but, long term, sustaining that is tough.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Meanwhile, left tackle Rashawn Slater, who missed all of last season after sustaining a knee injury in training camp, was sidelined for much of August because of a flare-up to that same knee.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
Grealish spent the 2025-26 season on loan with Everton, making 20 appearances, before sustaining a season-ending foot injury in January.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
I'm about to leave when I remember the importance of sustaining the starcrossed lover routine and I lean over and give Peeta a long, lingering kiss.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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