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retain

[ri-teyn] / rɪˈteɪn /




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Some economists expected the central bank to retain such language in Wednesday’s decision, like in April, as a way to keep inflation expectations in check.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“Household balance sheets also retain significant capacity to absorb new supply,” they added.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The grandfather's lawyer has said that as the children retain joint nationality and that they can return to the UK if they choose in the future.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

"This indicates that the mice may not necessarily forget the previous pathway to reward, but retain this information in case the situation changes again," says Dr. Sarpong.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

These learners tend to think in pictures and need to create vivid mental images to retain information.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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