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retention

[ri-ten-shuhn] / rɪˈtɛn ʃən /




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These capabilities make it “exceptionally” suited for complex agentic AI workloads, which demand extensive working memory for context retention and high-speed communication, Alibaba said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

“If you’re going to focus on recruitment and retention, you have to be pragmatic and address the needs of young women,” Newsom said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

The company reported a net dollar retention rate of 139%, up from 136% the previous quarter and the highest rate in over two years.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

That strengthens heat retention closer to the surface, intensifying warming in the lower atmosphere.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Sheep and alpacas were selected for retention of wool and reduction or loss of hair, while cows have been selected for high milk yields.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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