maintainable
- a word derived from maintain.
Example Sentences
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However, the Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the plea, saying it was "not maintainable in law and lacked merits on the facts of this case".
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2023
The B-21 will also be more supportable and maintainable than its predecessor, a major point of emphasis for development given the high maintenance costs for the B-2.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 2, 2022
Alaska is the most maintainable and sustainable fishery in the world and that’s a positive for us, says Perez-Studer .
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 19, 2022
The state of Georgia was willing to take it over and have Bob reduce it to nine safe, maintainable holes, along with a first-rate practice facility and learning academy.
From Golf Digest ● Aug. 21, 2016
Where the injury causes death the action is maintainable for the benefit of the like persons as are entitled under Lord Campbell’s act in an action at common law.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various
