is sustaining
- present progressive of sustain (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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A challenge for DIY retirees is sustaining their interest level in their finances.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2025
“For now, consumers that are in the top 20% are probably driving 80% of the economic activity that is sustaining and maintaining the current state of the economy,” Rodrigo said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2025
Whatever she goes on to achieve in Florida, the next challenge is sustaining her level over a longer period - something she has so far been unable to do.
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2025
Quotable: “I’d like to ask all of you for a special prayer for emeritus Pope Benedict, who, in silence, is sustaining the church,” Francis said at the end of an hourlong audience.
From New York Times ● Dec. 29, 2022
Whatever a man is confident of is sustaining.
From Flowers of Freethought (First Series) by Foote, G. W. (George William)
