retain
Example Sentences
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What this means for the long-term relationship between the six Glazer siblings - who retain 70% of the club - and their British business partner is unclear.
From BBC
He retains his position as the leader of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, whose organizing committee has stood by him.
From Los Angeles Times
South Korea retains the death penalty but has not carried out an execution since 1997, leaving dozens to languish on death row.
From Barron's
Clearly every city retains the problems of 21st Century urban life.
From BBC
Malinin had been bidding for a second gold after helping the USA retain their team title, having competed in both the short programme and the free skating in that event.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.