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retention

[ri-ten-shuhn] / rɪˈtɛn ʃən /




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Firms now often retain the brands of companies they buy and use bonuses and other retention strategies to keep staff on board.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

As ever, player retention will emerge as a key narrative in Palace's summer.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

The number of sworn officers recently fell below 8,600, despite Bass striking a deal with the police union to offer higher starting salaries and new retention bonuses.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Sheep and alpacas were selected for retention of wool and reduction or loss of hair, while cows have been selected for high milk yields.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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