- present participle of retain.
retaining
Example Sentences
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After commanding the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, Washington voluntarily surrendered his military commission to Congress rather than retaining control of the army.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
The vegetables should become deeply soft and jammy while retaining a little texture; you are not trying to cook them into a completely smooth paste.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
"For several years the two popes and their supporters fought for control of Rome, with Honorius retaining powerful backing from the Holy Roman Empire and attracting support elsewhere in northern Europe."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
In total, Republican House candidates in these contests have collected $86.7 million while retaining $51 million, Democrats $82 million with $41.6 million in cash.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
A stream of smoke curled up from the groundskeeper’s workshop huddled against the retaining wall ahead.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
