retainers

Example Sentences

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Having been absent for 20 years, he fears—and rightly—that he will be unrecognizable to family, retainers, and countrymen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

I’m already worried my favorite scent, Jazz Club, which sells at mainstream mall retainers, has become too well known.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2025

Neither are hopeful of getting their retainers or their money back.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2023

Dude, it was so hard for me to try to do that on "SNL" when I had retainers in and they put two little jaws back here in the back of my cheeks.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2023

As I exit the game room, I realize that Balekin must have arrived with his retainers.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black