: 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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America's billionaires enjoyed a stellar 2024, their collective net worth soaring by hundreds of billions of dollars on the back of a sustained boom in the tech sector.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
By consolidating data, preparing your team and refining processes, AI agents can deliver transformative results while positioning your business for sustained innovation and growth.
—Afif Khoury, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
As part of the six Christmas records Armstrong made for Decca in the 1950s, his cover here is a relatively low-key affair, creating a warm sustained mood rather than relying on great hefts of horns and emotion.
—Emma Madden, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
That would require sustained attention, sustained effort and sustained execution.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
By consolidating data, preparing your team and refining processes, AI agents can deliver transformative results while positioning your business for sustained innovation and growth.
—Afif Khoury, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
As part of the six Christmas records Armstrong made for Decca in the 1950s, his cover here is a relatively low-key affair, creating a warm sustained mood rather than relying on great hefts of horns and emotion.
—Emma Madden, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
That would require sustained attention, sustained effort and sustained execution.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Sustained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sustained. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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