Keep up
Keep up verb - To continue to operate or to meet one's needs.
Sustained
Sustained adjective - Maintained at length without interruption or weakening.
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Nearby Word: sustaining
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Gail's first defense of the knockouts title against Kong ended up being successful but Kim hadn't yet figured out how to keep up a sustained offense against her.
Source: Wrestling / Gail Kim - It doesn't help that the bosses (and a few other tough monsters) secretly regenerate large amounts of HP every turn, so your really need to keep up a sustained attack for the duration of the battle if you want to win.
Source: Forced Level-Grinding
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