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retention

[ri-ten-shuhn] / rɪˈtɛn ʃən /




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This leads to excess salt and water retention, raising blood pressure and making it difficult to control.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Those include questions about the direction of the business, rollover, retention and expansion plans.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The company said it expects the program to increase visit frequency, improve retention, and attract new customers over time.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Not the best team in the country this year, but truly a testament to teamwork and hard work and talent retention.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Despite Yutar’s shrill plea for their retention, Justice de Wet ordered them removed.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela