Modern bamboos can only sustain their maximal growth rate for short periods of time.

"This level of area occupancy can only be sustained for short periods of time without physical and psychological discomfort," he continues.

The effect is more apparent when listening to notes that sustain for longer periods of time.

That couldn't be sustained for long periods because it didn't leave the guns long enough to cool between discharges.

He was able to sustain his attack for lengthy periods and, with the new ball, could generate an extremely deceptive swerve.

Growth of 4-5% is impossible to sustain for long periods of time we must learn to be content with 1.5-3.5% growth.

However, such groups tend not to "burn out" and to sustain for long periods, even generations, protecting the same local treasures.

Life cannot be sustained for long periods without water.

Thus exercise, particularly if sustained for very long periods, dominates the energy metabolism of the body.

For this reason, fast glycolysis can not be sustained for long periods of time.