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retention

[ri-ten-shuhn] / rɪˈtɛn ʃən /




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The authority previously said it was "suffering more than most councils from problems arising from recruitment and retention challenges".

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Those include questions about the direction of the business, rollover, retention and expansion plans.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Surfshark, also headquartered in Amsterdam, benefits from strong privacy protections and no mandatory data retention laws.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Sheep and alpacas were selected for retention of wool and reduction or loss of hair, while cows have been selected for high milk yields.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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