retention
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The result is that the UCs have some of the highest first-year retention rates and the highest two- and four-year graduation rates in the nation for students from all educational backgrounds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
"I think we should be thinking actively about how to incentivise, whether that's through targeted reduction in employers' National Insurance or other kinds of recruitment and retention incentives," he said.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Some analysts say the real warning sign won’t necessarily appear in revenue growth, but in slowing net new store additions, rising closure rates, or deteriorating franchisee retention.
From Barron's • May 26, 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
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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