retaining

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

John Bolton, who served as Donald Trump's national security advisor before becoming an outspoken critic of the US president, plans to plead guilty to one count of retaining classified documents, US media reported on Thursday.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 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 combination is key to us, suggesting the brand is not only retaining core customers but expanding its customer file at a mid-single-digit+ pace, reinforcing improved relevance and traffic trends across the platform,” he wrote.

From MarketWatch • 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