had sustained
- past perfect of sustain.
Example Sentences
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"She had sustained serious injuries," police Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman told reporters, adding a 26-year-old white British man had been arrested in connection with Widdecombe's death.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
A neurologist determined Shouhed had sustained a major brain trauma, according to Shouhed’s attorney.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2026
Nonetheless, Saddam had sustained his team of some 3,000 nuclear scientists and technicians who could have re-created Iraq’s capability.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026
For the XLF, the 200-DMA has been has been declining since March 5; the last time it has had sustained declines longer than that was during the second half of 2023.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 14, 2026
She wondered if she had sustained a breach in her right main glove.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
