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as in to endure
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I won't sustain such insolence!
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Recent Examples of sustain
These conditions can sustain the gusty winds for 12–24 hours, though stronger events may persist for days.
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
One unique addition to the Raider is that one of these heat pipes is dedicated to the SSD, a speedy Gen 5 drive; the additional cooling attention should sustain fast operation.
—Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 7 Jan. 2025
Even a foreign policy solely concerned with preserving American power would invest in sustaining key elements of this system.
—Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Busch, a former Cup Series champion, retired following injuries sustained during his time with 23XI Racing.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
One unique addition to the Raider is that one of these heat pipes is dedicated to the SSD, a speedy Gen 5 drive; the additional cooling attention should sustain fast operation.
—Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 7 Jan. 2025
Even a foreign policy solely concerned with preserving American power would invest in sustaining key elements of this system.
—Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Busch, a former Cup Series champion, retired following injuries sustained during his time with 23XI Racing.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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In short, a seamless journey begins with providing value upfront and continues by nurturing trust at every touchpoint.Sariki Abungwo, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Salsa, with roots in Cuba that were further nurtured by Boricuas in New York in the mid-20th century, is a prime example of the richness of the Puerto Rican diaspora.Solcyré Burga, TIME, 5 Jan. 2025
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In November last year, the Aussie-American broadcaster underwent knee surgery to correct a misalignment in his right leg.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The study underwent a suspicious peer-review process and contained questionable methods and statistics.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
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The film resonates beyond its historical roots, drawing poignant parallels to contemporary struggles and triumphs of Black women, ultimately inspiring audiences to recognize the enduring legacy of strength and perseverance.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 7 Jan. 2025
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Like most great aging athletes, there is some wear and tear on his 6-4, 215 pound frame; which has endured parts of 12 years at the major league level.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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But ahead of SpaceX is a Federal Aviation Administration investigation to determine what went wrong during the test, the seventh overall launch for a vehicle meant to one day carry humans to the moon and Mars.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
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Mixon has proven himself as a reliable workhorse in his first season as a Texan, totaling 245 carries, 1,016 yards, and 11 touchdowns.David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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After that, Plowright enjoyed a career resurgence at the age of 60, satisfying both upmarket tastes and more commercial fare.Pan Pylas, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Ah, the foot mask that launched a thousand gross, yet oddly satisfying videos.Amy Wilkinson, SELF, 16 Jan. 2025
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From escaping to Bali to experiencing the northern lights in the Grand Canyon, here are the top bucket list experiences for 2025.Passport by ForbesLife, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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After experiencing its first winter storm of the season Thursday, North Texas saw light drizzle and flurries Friday morning and can expect temperatures plunging into the teens and 20s going into Saturday.Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025
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France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, pictured on January 3, 2025, has said the EU will not tolerate attacks on its territory after Donald Trump called for the U.S. to take control of Greenland.Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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Not surprisingly, reporting struggles abound and are only exacerbated by boards which tolerate excuse-making and blame-shifting rationalizations.Noah Barsky, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Imagine an employee responding not just with their job description, but by sharing their passion, pride and how their work supports the organization’s goals.Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The 2025 Grammy Awards will still take place on Feb. 2 in Los Angeles and the telecast will raise funds to support wildfire relief efforts.Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
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