sustained by

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Cuba's electricity generation is sustained by a network of eight aging thermoelectric plants -- some in operation for over 40 years -- that suffer frequent breakdowns or must be shut down for maintenance cycles.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The modern affluent household isn’t sustained by a single worker but by two long, uninterrupted careers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 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

The celebration is sustained by seven historic associations, which are rooted in different areas of Lagos Island.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

When order was restored somewhat, the referees called time out while Dr. Ratteree examined the injuries sustained by Peanut Abbott.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy