sustained work
noun phraseUK /səˈsteɪnd wɜːk/
US /səˈsteɪnd wɝːk/
Work that you keep doing for a long time without stopping.
The scientists' sustained work over many years finally led to a new vaccine.
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2. Effort that is kept up at the same level over a period of time.
The team's sustained work kept the project on schedule.
3. Continuous activity that supports growth or progress.
Sustained work on reading every day helped her improve quickly.
4. Long-lasting labor that does not fade or weaken.
Their sustained work in the garden produced a beautiful harvest.