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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The subdued jobless claims suggest employers are retaining staff despite a weaker jobs report last month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026
Mercedes will also be hunting success after George Russell's triumph in Singapore and the belated confirmation that they are retaining an unchanged line-up, with Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli alongside Briton Russell next year.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2025
The Chargers are retaining Joey Bosa after the veteran edge rusher agreed to rework his contract for salary-cap purposes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 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
Well, that puts another face on it; and if you are retaining him beside you, what he has now heard will be of the less importance.
From Shrewsbury A Romance by Stanley J. Weyman
