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retention

[ri-ten-shuhn] / rɪˈtɛn ʃən /




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One ranking component analyzed LinkedIn profiles to gauge employee retention among those workers, while another considered how open companies are to work-from-home arrangements widely favored by Gen Zers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

If there were a statewide measure for commercial businesses, many would probably have to build retention ponds or swales to filter out contaminants before water percolates underground.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

He will plead guilty to one count of retention of national defence information and will pay a $2.25m fine, both people said, requesting anonymity to discuss the not-yet-public deal.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

CNN said Bolton will plead guilty to one felony count of illegal retention of sensitive national security information, which carries a sentence of up to 60 months in prison.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Heather has stopped eating and complains about fluid retention.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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