How to pronounce sustained

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“sustained” in real sentences

1000+ clips in the index · 693 American · 1000 British. Clips come from parliamentary and government channels under open licences.

  1. Sustained change requires sustained commitment beyond electoral cycles.

    The Scottish Parliament · watch from 6:05 · hear it here

  2. sus outnumbered law enforcement officer sustained outnumbered law enforcement officer sustained a barrage officer sustained a

    Dept of Justice · watch from 2:53 · hear it here

  3. autopilot sustained minor injuries nine passengers sustained serious injuries and one passenger sustained fatal injuries and

    NTSB · watch from 10:05 · hear it here

  4. history of v-tach, non sustained or particularly sustained i.e.

    FAA · watch from 38:34 · hear it here

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