SUSTAIN used in CHILDHOOD`S END -- sense 3

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sustain

Used in

Childhood`s End

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Beneath the fierce and passionless light of truth, faiths that had sustained millions for twice a thousand years vanished like morning dew. (not reviewed by editor)

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as in: sustained wounds

as in: sustained by her faith

as in: sustained through the ages

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