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has sustained

  • present perfect of sustain (3rd person singular).

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And 25 years out from that ... everyone I know who has sustained a career in this industry wasn’t connected to anybody and didn’t get into some magical party.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

In a statement, the club said White has sustained a "significant medial ligament injury" which will rule him out of the last two Premier League games and the Champions League final on 30 May.

From BBC May 12, 2026

Exxon Mobil has sustained serious damage from the Iran War, even as it’s benefited from the rise in oil and gas prices.

From Barron's Apr. 30, 2026

As my prime minister said last month: “Ours is an indispensable partnership. We must not disregard everything that has sustained us for the last 80 years. Instead, we must build on it.”

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 28, 2026

As I study this rover more, I observe more thoroughly all the damage he has sustained.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga