sustained
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Petrie had apparently interpreted these cracks as damage caused by natural processes rather than injuries sustained by living people.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 14, 2026
“We were always going to focus on authenticity and the humanity of these people, including Jesus, and that has sustained us,” says Jenkins, who directs all episodes and co-writes with Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026
“Fed research indicates to me that energy price pressures may pass through to goods and services in a more sustained way than in the past,” Waller said.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026
So the rate of delivery needs to more than double, and then be sustained at record levels, if the target is to be met.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026
The exterior sustained some damage, so they’ll pressure-wash it, sand and caulk it, and repaint every wall and window.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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