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How to pronounce sustained in American English
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think it shows sustained economic growth, sustained job creation.
The Obama White House
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autopilot sustained minor injuries nine passengers sustained serious injuries and one passenger sustained fatal injuries and
NTSB
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history of v-tach, non sustained or particularly sustained i.e.
FAA
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