: 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.—
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Marcy ScottThis degenerative disorder is theoretically caused by excessive and sustained forces of compression.—Tracy A. Turner
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Unlike for-profits, nonprofits require sustained partnership through monthly coaching, quarterly leadership team development and annual all-staff training.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Unlike adrenaline’s quick action, cortisol plays a longer-term role in helping the body cope with sustained stress.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
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Bear market
A bear market is a term used by Wall Street when an index such as the S&P 500 or the Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen 20% or more from a recent high for a sustained period of time.
—Cora Lewis, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
The institute offers sustained support and training.
—Jeanne Rawdin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Unlike adrenaline’s quick action, cortisol plays a longer-term role in helping the body cope with sustained stress.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
Here is a guide to some of the most common words:
Bear market
A bear market is a term used by Wall Street when an index such as the S&P 500 or the Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen 20% or more from a recent high for a sustained period of time.
—Cora Lewis, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
The institute offers sustained support and training.
—Jeanne Rawdin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sustained
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“Sustained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sustained. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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