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retention

[ri-ten-shuhn] / rɪˈtɛn ʃən /




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“The grants and the scholarships will absolutely help” with enrollment and retention, said Heather Lattimer, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Cal State L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Those include questions about the direction of the business, rollover, retention and expansion plans.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The company said it expects the program to increase visit frequency, improve retention, and attract new customers over time.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The Welsh Liberal Democrats said it would introduce a national teacher workforce strategy to address recruitment and retention, alongside increasing school funding per pupil above inflation so schools can properly support their staff.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Heather has stopped eating and complains about fluid retention.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson