retain
Example Sentences
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The Ashes: England's belated resistance ends as Australia retain the Ashes.
From BBC
To retain a step-up in basis, the house needs to be part of your taxable estate — so a will, transfer-on-death deed or revocable trust is the way to go.
From MarketWatch
The bridge at Kilrea closed in September after cracking was found in a retaining wall and reopened to cars and other light vehicles on 6 December after temporary repairs.
From BBC
David, who had already secured a reputation and patrons, retained his winnings while remaking himself as the “pageant-master of the Revolution.”
Australia beat England by 82 runs to take a 3-0 series lead and retain the Ashes urn on day five of the third Test in Adelaide.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
