Example Sentences

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At 59, he is disillusioned and doubts that Los Angeles will sustain its efforts beyond the Olympic Games.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Energy prices overall will sustain inflationary pressures, Lacalle warns, including, most disconcertingly, in food prices.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

He said she used "all of her remaining strength" in her final moments to whisper a message for daughter Maddie and him "that will sustain me for the rest of my life".

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

And while Penix and Odunze will make their plays, and the Huskies will rise to the challenge, Oregon’s offense will sustain drives and gradually enforce their will.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2023

When I'm done, Roza holds the last chord as long as the piano will sustain.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper