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sustained

CEFR: C1

Continuing steadily at a high level or constant intensity without interruption over an extended period.

Synonyms

continuous
unflagging

Common Collocations

sustained growth
sustained effort
sustained damage

Example Sentence

Commercial airliners require sustained engine thrust to climb efficiently through turbulent atmospheric layers.

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