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retainers

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Brooke Astor's last days remind us how tragically vulnerable the old can be, even when wealthy and surrounded by retainers.

The Afghan was true to his salt, and their own retainers, who had come with them from Lucknow, remained steadfast at this crisis.

To this end they spread a distorted epitome of his favourite views, amongst their retainers.

Beneath the portico, numbers of servants and retainers were lounging about, enjoying the fresco.

The mob of relatives and friends wrecked and burned the castle, massacring the retainers to a man.

Returning to Bithoor the Nana was proclaimed Peishwa amid the booming of cannon and the plaudits of his retainers.

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On this page you'll find 38 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to retainers, such as: retinue, associates, attendants, companions, company, and cortege.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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