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Hello!
I'd appreciate a reply and explanation regarding my following question.
Is it possible to use the verb "SUSTAIN" in such a combination:
"to sustain a good body shape''?
Jun 24, 2025 7:53 AM
Answers · 2
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You can say it but it sounds formal or technical. In everyday English, we more often say either "stay in shape" or "keep in good shape".
Jun 27, 2025 3:30 AM
1
Yes, that phrase is perfectly fine.
'Sustain' here means keep/maintain.
Jun 24, 2025 9:10 PM
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