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as in justifiable
capable of being defended with good reasoning against verbal attack
a line of argument that is probably not sustainable in a public forum against skilled debaters
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as in verifiable
capable of being proven as true or real
has no sustainable claim to the property without a deed or some other document
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as in endurable
capable of being endured
the general didn't think that such heavy casualties could be sustainable for much longer
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Recent Examples of sustainable
Beyond its beauty, your meadow also contributes to carbon storage and rainwater management, supporting a more sustainable ecosystem.
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Ann Hinga Klein, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
This blackcurrant-forward wine is a point of pride for the Cristaldi team, as it is featured in the 2026 USA Slow Wine Guide, which honors wineries that follow ethical and sustainable production practices.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Realizing this approach was an environmental and economic failure, the SWA was formed and tasked with creating a Master Plan for a regional, environmentally sustainable solid waste and recycling system.
—Mike Ryan, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
As Connecticut looks to develop their program and examine sustainable state funding strategies, Li said, microtransit should offer different costs for on and off peak pricing and include employers in negotiations to help fund the services.
—Sara Bedigian, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
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Ann Hinga Klein, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
This blackcurrant-forward wine is a point of pride for the Cristaldi team, as it is featured in the 2026 USA Slow Wine Guide, which honors wineries that follow ethical and sustainable production practices.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Realizing this approach was an environmental and economic failure, the SWA was formed and tasked with creating a Master Plan for a regional, environmentally sustainable solid waste and recycling system.
—Mike Ryan, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
As Connecticut looks to develop their program and examine sustainable state funding strategies, Li said, microtransit should offer different costs for on and off peak pricing and include employers in negotiations to help fund the services.
—Sara Bedigian, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustainable
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The term midlist, in contrast, is reserved for new books for which publication seems economically justifiable but are not otherwise expected to become fast-selling bestsellers, and indeed, most new books end up being on the midlist.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors have determined that the police shooting of a man in South San Francisco in December was legally justifiable and no charges will be filed against the involved officers.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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An annual Impact Report that covers the full picture—from traceability and supply chain transparency to progress on materials, carbon and chemical management—is one way the brand provides a clear and verifiable view into its business.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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In several cases, no verifiable matches were found.—
Albinson Linares,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
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The former, which would prohibit defense contractors from using Claude in their government workflows, was annoying for Anthropic, but endurable.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Recognizing this makes the feeling more endurable.—
Daniel Smith,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2026
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Claims about artificial intelligence must be technically accurate, operationally supportable, and consistent with the company’s financial results.—
Perrie M. Weiner,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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His perspective reflects a broader shift in expectations, where credibility is no longer established through messaging alone but through demonstrable outcomes.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2026
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Noem was removed from her position following demonstrable failures in her management of the Department of Homeland Security, including misrepresenting a $220 million advertising campaign to Congress and inadequate emergency response coordination.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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The leading option for this was developed by John Moffat in the same year that the Bullet Cluster’s empirical proof was released.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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Sourcing Similar to other empirical approaches, sourcing analysis studies are also preoccupied with questions of audience voice, among wider questions of power and access to public debate.—
Daniel Jackson,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Given the Restaurants are all in various stages, the timelines for each are not confirmable at this time.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
14 Nov. 2025
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“Sustainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustainable. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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