retainers
Example Sentences
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He lives in a drafty timber hall with a beaten-earth floor, surrounded by his family and armed retainers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
I’m already worried my favorite scent, Jazz Club, which sells at mainstream mall retainers, has become too well known.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2025
I updated her about retainers secured, projects completed, invoices sent out.
From Salon ● Mar. 11, 2025
The deals include "enhanced family provision entitlement, a bonus structure that rewards success against higher-ranked opposition, increases to the value of retainers and the equalisation of match fees with England men".
From BBC ● Dec. 4, 2023
Lady Arryn had summoned her knights and retainers to hear his confession, as he had hoped.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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