retain
verb (used with object)
to keep possession of.
are retaining
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present progressiveof retain.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Still, subdued jobless claims suggest employers are retaining staff rather than implementing widespread layoffs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026
Companies are retaining workers and using AI to handle increased demand, which has created a hiring bottleneck among candidates for entry-level roles.
From Barron's ● Mar. 4, 2026
They are retaining all of ServiceTitan’s Class B shares, which are entitled to 10 votes each when shareholders make decisions about the company’s leadership.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2024
“One of the things we’re really trying to be thoughtful about is making sure that we are retaining and protecting our core drinkers at the same time attracting new drinkers,” she said.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 9, 2024
Of the numerous introductions only a few are retaining their popularity.
From Northern Nut Growers Association Thirty-Fourth Annual Report 1943 by Northern Nut Growers Association
