retainer
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The prosecution said that evidence suggests that in November 2020 Ma engaged Wai on a "retainer" of £2,000 per month with "additional bonus payments" for "valuable intelligence".
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
Subscription and retainer models offer another path forward, providing clients with ongoing access to expertise and capabilities for a fixed periodic fee.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025
We know they weren’t for legal expenses as posted in the books, or a retainer – and not just because no retainer existed.
From Salon • May 24, 2024
Cohen, who pleaded guilty in 2018 to a variety of federal crimes, including some related to the hush money, asserted that there was no retainer agreement and that he had not accrued any legal expenses.
From Seattle Times • May 19, 2024
Body snatchers charged for the body, then added a retainer, then a delivery fee.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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