retain
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“Household balance sheets also retain significant capacity to absorb new supply,” they added.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
Intesa said it would retain Mediobanca–which was acquired by Monte dei Paschi last year–and its brand, around 625 Monte dei Paschi branches and a limited part of its central infrastructure.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 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
The black-and-white photo, which featured at the team's headquarters, was a talking point for the golfers as they successfully beat the United States to retain the trophy.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The conference decided to retain the sanctions policy as it was.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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