retained

Example Sentences

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

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Indian tribes retained the right to conduct Nevada-style casinos on reservations in 2000, a form of gambling that is otherwise prohibited through the state’s Constitution.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

France, who retained the title in the most dramatic of circumstances by beating England in Paris, also have four players chosen, while Italy and Scotland boast three inclusions and Wales one.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 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

They were wise men who retained the knowledge of tribal history and custom in their heads and whose opinions carried great weight.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela