- present participle of sustain.
sustaining
Example Sentences
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Instead of a sudden, catastrophic collision that destroys the smaller object, the star appears to be sustaining a relatively steady flow of material from its neighbor.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026
In fusion physics, the Cordey saddle represents a relatively accessible point along the boundary separating plasma that still needs outside heating from plasma capable of sustaining its own fusion reactions.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026
The 19th Century building has not been used for worship since 2008 and fell into disrepair after sustaining extensive fire damage two years later.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
So, adding ‘The Reason’ and ‘Is This Love’ into the set was a big thing and letting it dedicate to love that is sustaining and getting through it, the highs and the lows,” she says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
Like a threave, it was only sustaining itself until some richer meal came along.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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