sustainable
adjective
sus·tain·able
sə-ˈstā-nə-bəl 
1
: capable of being sustained
2
a
: of, relating to, or being a method of harvesting or using a resource so that the resource is not depleted or permanently damaged
sustainable techniques
sustainable agriculture
b
: of or relating to a lifestyle involving the use of sustainable methods
sustainable society
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Examples of sustainable in a Sentence
a line of argument that is probably not sustainable in a public forum against skilled debaters
has no sustainable claim to the property without a deed or some other document
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During an interview in Annapolis on Wednesday, Brooks, a member of the Senate Education, Energy and the Environment Committee, said that the state’s rapid retirement of fossil fuel power plants is not sustainable.
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Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 2 Feb. 2025
This step is part of a broader effort by Walgreens to restructure and position itself for a more sustainable future.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 1 Feb. 2025
Choosing animal proteins produced with more sustainable practices is also a way to lessen the environmental effect of meat protein.4
Potential Concerns
Some animal protein sources may carry risks.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 1 Feb. 2025
The mindset of local tastemakers and citizens channels a determination to keep this West Coast city sustainable, food-driven, vibrant, and always innovative.
—Amanda Calnan Vowels, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2025
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Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 2 Feb. 2025
This step is part of a broader effort by Walgreens to restructure and position itself for a more sustainable future.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 1 Feb. 2025
Choosing animal proteins produced with more sustainable practices is also a way to lessen the environmental effect of meat protein.4
Potential Concerns
Some animal protein sources may carry risks.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 1 Feb. 2025
The mindset of local tastemakers and citizens channels a determination to keep this West Coast city sustainable, food-driven, vibrant, and always innovative.
—Amanda Calnan Vowels, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Sustainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sustainable. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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