retain
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Legal “hold” letters have been sent to representatives of GKN Aerospace, demanding the company retain its records that could be relevant to the investigation, said Kimberly Edds, director of public affairs for Spitzer’s office.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
A push to retain young college graduates and summer interns also has borne fruit.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
Watch highlights as Oleksandr Usyk beats Rico Verhoeven to retain his world heavyweight titles in Egypt following a controversial 11th-round stoppage.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Oleksandr Usyk came through a gritty contest to beat a game Rico Verhoeven and retain his heavyweight world titles.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
If so, this was unusual: Most professional journalists retain interview transcripts lest what they’ve written generate a charge of libel or invasion of privacy.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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