sustained

[suh-steynd]

adjective

1. kept in process or continued over time; continuous.

   National budgets need to reflect a sustained commitment to children's positive development, strong families, and caring communities.

2. (of an injury, cost, etc.) borne, experienced, or suffered.

   Homeowner’s insurance is not available to cover sustained losses from a radiological accident.

3. upheld or confirmed as valid.

   Nothing smacks more of courtroom defeat than ending a cross-examination on a sustained objection.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of sustain.

Other Word Forms

• sustainedly adverb
• nonsustained adjective
• presustained adjective
• unsustained adjective
• well-sustained adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sustained¹

sustain ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Dingwall, who started England's previous three Autumn Series internationals Tests and scored a try in last week's 33-19 win over New Zealand, has failed to overcome a side injury sustained against the All Blacks.

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“Looking ahead, it is imperative to restore inflation to our 2% longer-run goal on a sustained basis. It is equally important to do so without creating undue risks to our maximum employment goal,” Williams said.

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Although 104 players will receive direct entry into the Melbourne draw, that includes those with protected rankings, meaning Boulter - who sustained a hip injury in October - could miss out despite currently occupying 100th spot.

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There's been historic wins on his watch, but they've all been isolated highs not backed up by sustained growth.

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Recovered from the shoulder injury he sustained in the summer, Stokes insists he is fit to play a full role as an all-rounder - vital to England's chances of lifting the urn.

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Related Words

• constant 
• continued 
• continuous 
• uninterrupted