Meaning & use
sustainable
Able to be maintained over time without depleting resources or causing lasting harm.
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The farm switched to sustainable practices that protect the soil for future harvests.
Critics questioned whether the company's rapid growth was financially sustainable in the long run.
A note on using this word
Sustainable is used both environmentally, about resources and ecosystems, and more broadly, about any plan or pace that can continue without collapsing.
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