sustainment
- a word derived from sustain.
Example Sentences
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"Marine Corps activities in Australia support integrated global sustainment by maintaining ready-for-issue equipment and supplies for operations and exercises across the Indo-Pacific," a US Marine Corps Forces Pacific spokesperson told AFP.
From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026
RTX’s Raytheon business has fielded inquiries about supply of its Phalanx rapid-fire Gatling gun, according to Jennifer Gauthier, Raytheon vice president for naval systems and sustainment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Government Accountability Office examined in its recent review of IP and sustainment planning.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026
There are already 17 sustainable development goals and the scientists are urging an 18th that would promote space conservation and sustainment of Earth's orbit, particularly to prevent the accumulation of space junk.
From Salon • Jan. 11, 2025
The Assistant, on the other hand, turning presently to ask the Doctor some question, looked at him with a wan smile as if he were his whole reliance and sustainment in life.
From Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices by Dickens, Charles
