retained

Example Sentences

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But he retained ownership of his papers in Pittsburgh and Toledo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Other men who have made colossal errors have retained their posts.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

"Since Baroness Casey's National Audit, we have worked across government to ensure records relevant to the draft Terms of Reference are appropriately retained by public sector organisations," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

He has retained the stereotypical Midwestern qualities of humility and consistency, fitting in well with veteran Phillies stars Bryce Harper, Trea Turner and Kyle Schwarber.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

I retained a slight hope that I might profit from the meeting on the structures of biological macromolecules.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson