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  • present participle of retain.

retaining



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Instead, they simply absorb the bright, punchy dressing while retaining their texture.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Attracting and retaining the right talent is bound to remain essential.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The six-time major winner has been more selective with his schedule over the past couple of years and has only played two tournaments since retaining his Masters title in April.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“This equity offering is part of Alphabet’s plan to fund its investments in a balanced way while retaining a healthy balance sheet.”

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

It was the same size and shape as the retaining pond in his own neighborhood.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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