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Marina
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
1
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".
June 27, 2025
1
Yes, that phrase is perfectly fine.
'Sustain' here means keep/maintain.
June 24, 2025
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