retaining

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Jun. 9, 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

Ascidian is retaining the right to pursue other targets in kidney disease, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Membury kept almost £340,000 from selling the ingots, with Ashford retaining more than £250,000.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

I sat on the retaining wall and watched her walk away.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge