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sustained: adjective and adverb
sustain: transitive verb

sustained ADJ

sustained

contínuo(-a)

sustain [səˈsteɪn] VB trans

1. sustain (maintain):

2. sustain (withstand):

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After a few years adjusting to a higher level of competition, the school experienced sustained success in the 1920s and 1930s. en.wikipedia.org

During tropical storms or hurricanes, sustained winds of over 40 miles per hour are considered hazardous and warrant closure. en.wikipedia.org

Sustained winds in the area ranged from 2550 mph (4080 km/h), while wind gusts reached about 60mi/h km/h. en.wikipedia.org

For this reason, it can also be used as an ingredient in time-released, sustained or delayed-action pills. en.wikipedia.org

Squalls refer to an increase in the sustained winds over a short time interval, as there may be higher gusts during a squall event. en.wikipedia.org

Small watercraft, docks and boathouses sustained damage, but otherwise the storm's effects on the east coast were more moderate compared to other areas. en.wikipedia.org

A political process embraced by a planning process and supported by the real estate community sustained the necessary political leadership. en.wikipedia.org

Sustained winds of up to 55 km/h (35 mph), with gusts reaching 95 km/h (59 mph), tore a few roofs off unsecured homes. en.wikipedia.org

During a sustained note, a player may use the whammy bar on the guitar to alter the tone of the note. en.wikipedia.org

In the absence of sustained effort in practicing meditation, craving creeps in and the meditator comes under its influence. en.wikipedia.org

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