retained

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Mourinho, 63, signed a three-year deal last month to become head coach of Real, but his contract would only be valid if Perez retained his role.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

It still won 26 million votes, only about three million fewer than the BJP, and retained roughly 40% of the popular vote.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

US President Donald Trump told NBC News on Friday that Iran still retained roughly "21, 22 percent" of its missile stockpile despite repeated claims from US officials that Tehran's military capacity had been crippled.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Well into the 2020s, the Sunday-night show has retained millions of loyal viewers, even surpassing some of the ratings records it had set in previous decades.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

The King, whose face had begun to look more haggard, sighed and retained his patience.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White