sustain
verb (used with object)
to support, hold, or bear up from below; bear the weight of, as a structure.
sustaining
Example Sentences
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Despite efforts by Tokyo and Washington to stem the yen’s weakness earlier this year, the Japanese currency remains near the psychologically sensitive 160 level against the dollar, sustaining upward pressure on import prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
For thousands of Maine families who rely on lobstering, the stakes in sustaining maritime commerce are high.
From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford knows he needs to play better, especially in the wake of several key players sustaining injuries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
With so much competition, Lionesses success is crucial for sustaining momentum in the women's game - but expectations are higher now.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
There is Brahman, the world soul, the sustaining frame upon which is woven, warp and weft, the cloth of being, with all its decorative elements of space and time.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
