retaining

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Retaining control of Hormuz is "existential, it's life or death," both as a long-term security guarantee and a crucial source of funding for post‑war reconstruction, he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Retaining the header is a lawyerly attempt to keep his word while flouting it in spirit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

Retaining the current 14-game model would result in frustration among players.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025

Retaining the best prosecutors, whose casework is largely apolitical, has been a longstanding challenge for the government.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2025

Retaining our humanity, cherishing our heritage, we fought the depravity of the Nazis with subtle forms of resistance.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson