sustained

Example Sentences

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Nigerian police and state officials said that Ayodele and Ghami died at the scene, while Joshua and the driver sustained minor injuries.

From Barron's

Joshua sustained injuries but is stable and conscious and did not require emergency medical help, according to Ogun state government, external.

From BBC

Earlier, the white metal traded as low as $70.23, marking a 9.9% fall that, if sustained through the close, would be the worst day for silver in years.

From Barron's

Odesa has been coming under sustained attack for several weeks.

From BBC

The fire service said the property had sustained significant damage, with areas of partial structural collapse.

From BBC