Sustained - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |səˈsteɪnd|  American pronunciation of the word sustained
Brit.  |səˈsteɪnd|  British pronunciation of the word sustained
- this word is a past tense form of the verbto sustain
- this word is a past participle form of the verbto sustain

adjective

- maintained at length without interruption or weakening
sustained flight
- (of an electric arc) continuous

Extra examples

Sustained firm growth is vital to both value and job creation.

The city sustained heavy damage during the war.

Hope sustained us during that difficult time.

The army sustained heavy losses.

He sustained serious injuries in the accident.

The accident victim sustained multiple traumas.

He sustained a stress.

Each character was sustained with so much grace and art.

Tests are taken to see if the cable has sustained any damage.

No voluntary movement is sustained when we are asleep.

The ship sustained only minor damage.

The driver of the truck sustained only minor injuries to his legs and arms.

Two of the fire-fighters sustained serious injuries.

Some nearby buildings sustained minor damage.

The company has sustained heavy financial losses this year.

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