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retention

[ri-ten-shuhn] / rɪˈtɛn ʃən /




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If the raise results in better teacher retention, then the district and students also would benefit — provided that the increase is affordable.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

However, Harrington notes that the treaty has gray areas, notably regarding the retention of non-WMDs on the moon.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

The £360m programme is designed to support fishing and seafood businesses and help revitalise coastal communities by improving skills and workforce retention.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

This leads to excess salt and water retention, raising blood pressure and making it difficult to control.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Despite Yutar’s shrill plea for their retention, Justice de Wet ordered them removed.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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