retained

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In the majority of those filings, Varidon used an email address at the domain of Holtzman Vogel, a Virginia-based law firm that is often retained by Leo’s organizations.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

He also said he has retained an attorney in El Salvador to investigate whether there are any outstanding warrants for Hernández.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The independent directors have retained law firm Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP, which has brought on AlixPartners as an independent consultant, and there is no definitive timetable for the investigation.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Xi congratulated To Lam in January, when he successfully retained his job as secretary general of Vietnam's communist party.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

After considerable wrangling, it turned out that the Lord Mayor was not entitled to vote on the appointment, and in 1665 Hooke took over the post, which he retained for the rest of his life.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin