retained

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Alphabet has funded its AI buildout with retained earnings and new debt, and gave no indication on its first-quarter earnings call in April that an equity financing deal was being considered.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The Netflix spokesperson said Netflix retained final cut and creative approval.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

In the 2024 general election, Josh Simons retained the seat for Labour with a majority of just over 5,000.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Acidity also disappeared much faster at 30°C. Meanwhile, mangoes kept at 12°C retained significantly more acidity, helping preserve flavor balance.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

It seemed to him that he had spent his life in a worthless and senseless maimer; he retained nothing vital, nothing in any way precious or worth while.

From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse