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retention

[ri-ten-shuhn] / rɪˈtɛn ʃən /




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According to Meta’s benchmark data, the flagship Muse Wonder Full beats out top OpenAI and Anthropic models on memory retention, financial analysis and long-horizon coding tasks — though rival models maintain advantages in other areas.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026

Banks can then deploy tailored retention tactics such as personalized offers or proactive notifications.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

He likely will get to keep at least part of his retention awards—some $1.2 million in shares at recent prices, based on how long he stayed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

The same logic can be applied to the retention of their current squad.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

Before I had left Chicago I had thought of a thousand arguments to present for the retention of the John Reed Clubs, but now the retention of those clubs did not seem important.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

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

Sides who have not utilised their six retentions are given Right-to-Match cards to use at the Mega Auction, which means some players could still be retained.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2024

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

But they’ve also made some significant retentions and one big addition: The Rams signed veteran receiver Allen Robinson to a three-year deal.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 21, 2022

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 Julian S. (Julian Stafford) Corbett




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