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retain

[ri-teyn] / rɪˈteɪn /




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The U.K. government needs to take more risks on startup funding to retain businesses in the country as they scale up, the U.K.

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

"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

They say that children who use their family language in school will retain a sense of their individuality—their ethnic heritage and cultural ties.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez




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