retaining

Example Sentences

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Instead, they simply absorb the bright, punchy dressing while retaining their texture.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

While retaining tight state controls, both Beijing and Hanoi instituted enough market-friendly reforms to pursue versions of the export-oriented development strategies that powered the rise of many Asian countries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

She added that the government is making "real progress" recruiting and retaining teachers.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

John Bolton, who served as Donald Trump's national security advisor before becoming an outspoken critic of the US president, plans to plead guilty to one count of retaining classified documents, US media reported on Thursday.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Closer, within the boundaries of the balustrade, were the rose gardens and, nearer still, the Triton fountain, and standing by the basin’s retaining wall was her sister, and right before her was Robbie Turner.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan