retain

Example Sentences

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However, the company failed to retain consumers for its other products, including flip-flops with sugarcane-based soles and wool leggings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

For those who retain their wits, the open questions are still interesting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The company said it was planning to retain approximately 350 roles in Scotland.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

He said the US military would struggle to retain the island within range of Iranian missiles and drones.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

If so, this was unusual: Most professional journalists retain interview transcripts lest what they’ve written generate a charge of libel or invasion of privacy.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady