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  • present participle of retain.

retaining



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

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Attracting and retaining the right talent is bound to remain essential.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

As a university student, Jones explained how the research had highlighted the importance of brain health, particularly for studying and retaining information.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“This equity offering is part of Alphabet’s plan to fund its investments in a balanced way while retaining a healthy balance sheet.”

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Villagers in the satellite settlements exchanged products with the center, sending beans uphill and obtaining llama jerky in return, all the while retaining their citizenship in a homeland they rarely saw.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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