: maintained at length without interruption or weakening : lasting, prolonged
sustained winds
providing sustained support
sustained applause
sustained flight
They can run at sustained speeds of up to 19 mph for considerable distances, and usually only make short flights in order to escape danger or flush prey.—
Marcy Scott
Marcy ScottThis degenerative disorder is theoretically caused by excessive and sustained forces of compression.—Tracy A. Turner
Tracy A. TurnerExamples of sustained in a Sentence
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Communities should have around 95% vaccination coverage to prevent sustained measles transmission, but 12 states and Washington, D.C., had rates below 90% as of the 2022-23 school year.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 11 Apr. 2024
This was the 12th consecutive year CO2 increased by more than 2 ppm, extending the highest sustained rate of CO2 increases on record.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
And the sustained turnout makes preventative measures all the more crucial.
—Astha Rajvanshi, TIME, 10 Apr. 2024
This helped offset sustained contractions in output in Germany and France that began in mid-2023.
—Rodrigo Orihuela, Fortune Europe, 9 Apr. 2024
In an economy with sustained vigor, the rock-bottom interest rates that prevailed during the 2010s might prove too low.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Walker’s sustained effervescence through the first two acts helped deepen the plunge of the third.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
In business, strategically surrounding yourself with allies—employees who share your vision, partners who complement your goals, and mentors who provide invaluable guidance—is essential for sustained success.
—Angela Quach, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The president has faced protesters at his political events and a sustained campaign by voters in key states to withhold their support for him during this year’s presidential race.
—Toluse Olorunnipa, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2024
Aria Bendix, NBC News, 11 Apr. 2024
This was the 12th consecutive year CO2 increased by more than 2 ppm, extending the highest sustained rate of CO2 increases on record.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
And the sustained turnout makes preventative measures all the more crucial.
—Astha Rajvanshi, TIME, 10 Apr. 2024
This helped offset sustained contractions in output in Germany and France that began in mid-2023.
—Rodrigo Orihuela, Fortune Europe, 9 Apr. 2024
In an economy with sustained vigor, the rock-bottom interest rates that prevailed during the 2010s might prove too low.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Walker’s sustained effervescence through the first two acts helped deepen the plunge of the third.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
In business, strategically surrounding yourself with allies—employees who share your vision, partners who complement your goals, and mentors who provide invaluable guidance—is essential for sustained success.
—Angela Quach, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The president has faced protesters at his political events and a sustained campaign by voters in key states to withhold their support for him during this year’s presidential race.
—Toluse Olorunnipa, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2024
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“Sustained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sustained. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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