retained

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Its argument was that it retained the rights to the characters as long as any of Conan Doyle’s novels or stories remained under copyright, which wouldn’t expire until 2023.

From Los Angeles Times

The EU and 23 nations around the Mediterranean have signed an agreement, which states that those species cannot be "retained on board, transhipped, landed, transferred, stored, sold or displayed or offered for sale".

From BBC

Australia had already retained the Ashes by winning the first three Tests, though this defeat denies them the opportunity of a 5-0 clean sweep.

From BBC

An internal investigation revealed a former employee accessed 33 million customer accounts but retained data from 3,000.

From Barron's

Australia have already retained the Ashes after crushing eight-wicket victories in Perth and Brisbane and an 82-run win in Adelaide, with England desperate to restore pride in Melbourne.

From Barron's