retain

Example Sentences

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Treasury said it would retain control over the app and operations for these initial accounts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

"It is very clear... that the majority of respondents were not in favour of the proposed phase-out. They wanted to retain freedom of choice when selecting vehicles," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

But maybe the billionaires should consider the backlash building against the antitrust exemption they retain from another era.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

It would give the NFL more power to remove or retain the people calling the games.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

They were beyond monstrous now, some unable to retain a single shape but melting and re-forming with every step.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda