retained

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Manchester United have released their retained list for the 2026-27 season, with Casemiro, Tyrell Malacia and Jadon Sancho leaving the club.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The company, based in Vionnaz in the southwest, has relocated part of its production to China, but has retained high-value-added machinery in Switzerland.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

After the dismal winter, the retained management structure needed any sort of victory to begin to justify the faith that has been shown in them.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Jim Justice said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal Friday that the resort has been profitable, retained its clientele and that he plans to continue investing in it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Mrs. Levy, though, had issued orders that Miss Trixie was to be retained, no matter what.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole