sustain
verb (used with object)
to support, hold, or bear up from below; bear the weight of, as a structure.
are sustaining
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present progressiveof sustain.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“Alphabet’s AI‑native ads flywheel in Search and YouTube, along with Gemini‑driven improvements in intent understanding, formats, and monetization, are sustaining double‑digit revenue growth and raising ad yields,” he said.
From Barron's ● Mar. 25, 2026
Both countries are sustaining heavy blows and suffering economic and political strains, but Ukraine appears harder-hit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 24, 2025
“But it’s going to ban specific flavors that unfortunately are addicting kids, and also unfortunately are sustaining addiction among particular populations that is unfair, because they’ve been targeted by the tobacco industry.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2022
"They are sustaining quite heavy losses," Gaidai said.
From Reuters ● Jul. 6, 2022
We are sustaining them, even while they won't give us a drop of water to moisten our lips.
From Down the Rhine Young America in Germany by Oliver Optic
