retain
Example Sentences
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Barrick Mining ABX 1.37%increase; green up pointing triangle is pushing ahead with plans to separate its North American gold operations into a separately listed company in which it plans to retain a controlling stake.
It’s a shade of slapstick in a movie constructed around juvenile pratfalls and targeted destruction that allows O’Hara’s mom to retain her dignity.
From Salon
The Post is closing its sports department in its current form but will retain some roles in that coverage area and is shrinking its international coverage, according to the recording of the staff meeting.
Great Britain beat Poland 3-1 in September to retain their place in the top tier.
From BBC
The company retains a stake in the property, and then uses the proceeds of the sale to invest in more development.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
