retained
Example Sentences
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The math of compound interest means that reliably earning just a few extra percentage points on retained cash makes a big difference over the years.
Indian tribes retained the right to conduct Nevada-style casinos on reservations in 2000, a form of gambling that is otherwise prohibited through the state’s Constitution.
From Los Angeles Times
"Since Baroness Casey's National Audit, we have worked across government to ensure records relevant to the draft Terms of Reference are appropriately retained by public sector organisations," she said.
From BBC
This retained the safeguard of a human radiologist reviewing each case, while maximising the potential gains from the use of technology.
From BBC
However, most states don’t have guardrails to limit how long biometric data is retained, what it’s used for and who businesses can disclose it to.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.