retain

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As for Princesses Beatrice, 37, and Eugenie, 35, they have retained their titles, as they are the daughters of the son of a sovereign.

From BBC

For investors, this helps explain why companies with integrated ecosystems may retain an edge over narrower e-commerce players, even in a tougher consumer environment.

From Barron's

Two-time Australia champion Sabalenka had her chances, notably leading the final set 3-0, but the fifth seed retained her trademark cool to pull through.

From Barron's

Larvae that receive less food grow more slowly at first and retain the ability to become reproductives later in life, meaning kings or queens.

From Science Daily

She’s also concerned that compensation has fallen too far behind the cost of living, making it hard to recruit and retain talented educators.

From Los Angeles Times