- present participle of retain.
retaining
Example Sentences
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Global fund managers are largely retaining yen positions, driven by the carry trade and a hawkish Federal Reserve.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
But after striking a plea deal, he admitted to one count of illegally retaining classified information.
From Slate • Jun. 26, 2026
John Bolton, who served as Donald Trump's national security advisor before becoming an outspoken critic of the US president, pleaded guilty Friday to one count of retaining classified documents.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
The material is less dense, more flexible, and better at retaining heat and moisture, creating favorable conditions for developing queens.
From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026
At the top of the hill, they climbed over an old retaining wall and down into an excavated trench.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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