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retention

[ri-ten-shuhn] / rɪˈtɛn ʃən /




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"But with Guardiola I learned an enormous amount. I started to understand spaces, ball retention, how the game really works."

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

In 2023, she negotiated a generous package of raises and retention bonuses backed by the Los Angeles Police Protective League, the rank-and-file officers’ union, while pushing for a larger police department.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Jurisdiction Again, make sure the VPN provider isn’t based in a country with mandatory data retention laws or one that has signed up to international data-sharing agreements.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

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

Heather has stopped eating and complains about fluid retention.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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