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retention

[ri-ten-shuhn] / rɪˈtɛn ʃən /




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Others are fairly typical: laws governing AI, competition, the economy, and talent acquisition and retention.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

“If you’re going to focus on recruitment and retention, you have to be pragmatic and address the needs of young women,” Newsom said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

The company reported a net dollar retention rate of 139%, up from 136% the previous quarter and the highest rate in over two years.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

"The largest expansion was rolled out at a time when there was an acute recruitment and retention crisis in the sector", says Sarah Ronan of the Early Education and Childcare Coalition, an advocacy organisation.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Heather has stopped eating and complains about fluid retention.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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