retain

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A bloodied Lauren Price dug deep to beat Stephanie Pineiro on points to retain her welterweight world titles in Cardiff before calling for a future fight with Claressa Shields.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Obviously, his inability to retain 7-foot-3 center Aday Mara was frustrating and ultimately devastating.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 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

Lamb Weston has responded by lowering prices in a bid to attract and retain customers alongside a sweeping restructuring plan.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

I had gone direct to Mr. Jaggers at his private house, on my arrival over night, to retain his assistance, and Mr. Jaggers on the prisoner’s behalf would admit nothing.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens