sustained by

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A solicitor for Carey questioned the detective inspector giving evidence about the injuries sustained by the constable during the incident.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Scientists believe the long lasting burst may have been sustained by three coronal mass ejections that erupted from the same region of the Sun.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Over the years, it was sustained by proceeds from the sale of gold to the Gulf region and payments for guarding mines owned by Russia’s mercenary outfit, the Wagner Group, in western Sudan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

“I assume this responsibility at a moment when the international order, sustained by rules and clear and reasonable principles accepted by all, is undergoing a very profound reconfiguration,” Velasco said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

I saw, more than anything, that relationships are not sustained by violence but by love.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah