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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
The awards are the latest iteration of Kering’s efforts to support local startups with a positive environmental and social impact in the creation of sustainable and innovative materials and processes.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Mar. 2025
It is being expected not just to produce a work environment that is fair and sustainable, but one that is a utopia where no one ever feels discomfort or a trigger.
—Marianne Schnall, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The findings suggest improvements may be sustainable.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
Driving the news: In off-the-record hallway conversations, background roundtables, and on-the-record interviews, decision-makers were largely interested in gas, carbon capture, and sustainable aviation fuel.
—Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Mar. 2025
It is being expected not just to produce a work environment that is fair and sustainable, but one that is a utopia where no one ever feels discomfort or a trigger.
—Marianne Schnall, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The findings suggest improvements may be sustainable.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
Driving the news: In off-the-record hallway conversations, background roundtables, and on-the-record interviews, decision-makers were largely interested in gas, carbon capture, and sustainable aviation fuel.
—Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustainable
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Given the demonstrated fan interest and commercial value of women's basketball, there's no justifiable reason to maintain this outdated format difference between the men's and women's tournaments.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The promise of a $225,000 starting salary at a top corporate law firm is luring many, making the financial burden of law school seem more justifiable.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Americans should recommit to the mainstream media, who are the only news reporters who have journalistic standards like multiple sourcing, verifiable information and editorial review.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2025
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Tailor messages to different audiences, and back claims with verifiable data to avoid greenwashing.—
Mahmood Mirza,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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His comments come as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman brokered a meeting between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov this week in Riyadh to devise an endurable end to the war in Ukraine.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2025
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But for the past few weeks, it's made being trapped on the couch much more endurable, and even enjoyable, for me and my family.—
Adrienne So,
WIRED,
1 Apr. 2020
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The individual selected for this role will bring demonstrable experience, vision and leadership in the areas of: CEO: C-suite news, analysis, and advice for top decision makers right to your inbox.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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In the first instance, companies should conduct pilot programs and identify specific use cases where AI can deliver quick, demonstrable wins.—
Alexander Clausbruch,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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This provided empirical evidence for legal realism, the theory that judges don't simply apply legal rules mechanically but are influenced by a variety of extralegal factors including emotions, social context and their own sense of justice.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Serano and other pro-LGBTQ organizations have also highlighted the lack of empirical evidence supporting AGP as a clinical concept.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Sustainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustainable. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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