retained

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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

Investors retained some optimism about progress toward a U.S.-Iran peace deal that could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

A German YouTuber has retained his title as a Gloucestershire cheese rolling champion for the third year in a row.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Even at necessary stops for gasoline I had answered in monosyllables and retained no picture.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck