retention
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She said UC’s own research showed retention rates have remained stable and graduation rates have risen since the system went test-free.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
The regulator found that Virgin Media had two-tier system of retention agents, and only agents in the second tier were able to process cancellations.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Barzar’s career at Costco reflects the retailer’s approach to retention.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Millions more would likely flow into the state’s judicial races should the amendment pass, as competitive elections tend to attract more spending than retention elections.
From Slate ● Jul. 8, 2026
Despite Yutar’s shrill plea for their retention, Justice de Wet ordered them removed.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Earlier this month, Kluska was much more optimistic about the trials after meeting with Mereo management, who were “very pleased” with trial retentions.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 29, 2025
He said his plan includes an increase in “investment in recruitment and retentions to rebuild our ranks and revitalize morale,” and pledged to reorganize the agency to create more opportunities for advancement.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 31, 2023
The whistleblower said the purpose of the retentions department, which he worked in, was to “squeeze the money” from clients until they were down to “the last cent”.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 1, 2020
A ScotRail spokesman said there was no specific legislative requirement to have retentions tanks fitted to the trains but they are being fitted as the rolling stock goes through its refurbishment programme.
From BBC ● Nov. 20, 2019
Amongst the more important retentions of tactical signals we find that for Hoste's method of giving battle to a numerically superior force by leaving gaps in your own line between van, centre and rear.
From Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816 Publications Of The Navy Records Society Vol. XXIX. by Corbett, Julian S. (Julian Stafford)
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