retain
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Some economists expected the central bank to retain such language in Wednesday’s decision, like in April, as a way to keep inflation expectations in check.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
“Household balance sheets also retain significant capacity to absorb new supply,” they added.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
The plans include stronger protections for trees, clearer expectations for developers to retain hedgerows, and greater use of Tree Preservation Orders.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
"This indicates that the mice may not necessarily forget the previous pathway to reward, but retain this information in case the situation changes again," says Dr. Sarpong.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 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
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