retaining

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The party secured a complete sweep on 7 May 2026, retaining control of Richmond‑upon‑Thames Council, leaving the chamber without formal opposition.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

"We observed that the cells gradually matured after transplantation, retaining their ability to regulate blood sugar for several months, which demonstrates their potential for future treatments."

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

Since then, the reservation system has been tweaked repeatedly as administrators searched for a sweet spot between welcoming more visitors and retaining the peace of the great outdoors.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Unfortunately the musical, while still retaining some throwaway jokes, takes itself more seriously.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

It was the same size and shape as the retaining pond in his own neighborhood.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix