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retention

[ri-ten-shuhn] / rɪˈtɛn ʃən /




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T-levels are also continuing to expand as part of reforms to technical education, although the new qualifications have faced challenges including delays, concerns over student retention and issues with some assessments.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Concerns about adviser retention are overplayed, the analyst adds, noting that its 90% retention rate in the first half of 2026 is in line with peers and historical data.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

Net dollar retention rate, a measure of recurring revenue retained from existing customers over 12 months, was 136% at the end of the second quarter, thanks to customers purchasing additional licenses and AI credit add-ons.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

Publicis is pairing AI-powered marketing with strong client retention, growing free cash flow, and a major data acquisition.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

Heather has stopped eating and complains about fluid retention.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson

Earlier this month, Kluska was much more optimistic about the trials after meeting with Mereo management, who were “very pleased” with trial retentions.

From MarketWatch Dec. 29, 2025

He said his plan includes an increase in “investment in recruitment and retentions to rebuild our ranks and revitalize morale,” and pledged to reorganize the agency to create more opportunities for advancement.

From Washington Post Mar. 31, 2023

But they’ve also made some significant retentions and one big addition: The Rams signed veteran receiver Allen Robinson to a three-year deal.

From Seattle Times Mar. 21, 2022

The whistleblower said the purpose of the retentions department, which he worked in, was to “squeeze the money” from clients until they were down to “the last cent”.

From The Guardian Mar. 1, 2020

Amongst the more important retentions of tactical signals we find that for Hoste's method of giving battle to a numerically superior force by leaving gaps in your own line between van, centre and rear.

From Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816 Publications Of The Navy Records Society Vol. XXIX. by Julian S. (Julian Stafford) Corbett




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