retained

Example Sentences

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

From Slate • Apr. 3, 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

As California debated AI safety bills, tech companies retained some political insiders to help make their case: OpenAI retained former U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

As a result, these cells absorbed more F. nucleatum and retained it over time, even across multiple cell generations, intensifying DNA damage and cancer-promoting effects.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

Many of these he had retained; others were submerged and covered with dust.

From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse