- present participle of retain.
retaining
Example Sentences
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This allowed the researchers to represent the magnetic impurities almost as if they were molecules, while retaining the full complexity of their electronic interactions.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026
Meanwhile, as well as Clyde Space's 2018 acquisition by AAC Microtec, Glasgow-founded Alba Orbital has moved its headquarters to the US, while retaining a Scottish base and team.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Bondholders revolted, signing a cooperation agreement pledging to act in unison and retaining law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld and financial adviser Houlihan Lokey.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Kosin and his family lifted their belongings once they saw the water level was higher than the canal retaining wall, but their ground floor was still left soaked.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
If you’re not a superhero or a sorcerer, my memory is bad at retaining any information about you.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
