retain
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Watch highlights as Oleksandr Usyk beats Rico Verhoeven to retain his world heavyweight titles in Egypt following a controversial 11th-round stoppage.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
To your point: This rather punitive tax structure encourages grantors — again, that’s you — to distribute income to beneficiaries rather than retain that income, which is then compressed into higher tax brackets.
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
Analysts say hefty bonuses could help retain South Korea's talent, as overseas firms including Tesla push deeper into semiconductors.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
The plan was to retain the beloved sanctuary’s original design, while making technical and some aesthetic upgrades.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
“It may retain the moisture for a very long time. You may try it, Sonny, but the proof will be here on the range, of course.”
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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