retained

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Under the proposal, it is not certain whether the current number of subsidized child-care spaces, about 366,700, can be retained.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

But it retained grants involving Western European subjects.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

Factors such as digestive stability and how much creatine muscles can store influence how much is retained.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

The Trinamool Congress retained a denser grassroots network and the charismatic dominance of Banerjee.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Most of the fence lines tilted drunkenly but still retained their intimidating character.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith