retainer
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Those names, she said, later appeared on retainer agreements, even though clients insisted they never agreed to a lawsuit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
The prosecution said that evidence suggests that in November 2020 Ma engaged Wai on a "retainer" of £2,000 per month with "additional bonus payments" for "valuable intelligence".
From BBC ● Mar. 4, 2026
Subscription and retainer models offer another path forward, providing clients with ongoing access to expertise and capabilities for a fixed periodic fee.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 4, 2025
He also insisted that his client only ever paid Cohen for his legal work, subject to a retainer that was never documented.
From Salon ● May 29, 2024
Just big tortoise-framed glasses, as well as a retainer she was supposed to wear at night.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
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