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is retaining

  • present progressive of retain (3rd person singular).

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Amazing Brands is retaining all the employees and corporate staff currently with the company.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

The key with the more elevated line is retaining credibility whether shoppers are looking for value or to spend hundreds of dollars on denim.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 28, 2025

Caffe Nero has bought up several smaller chains, in different parts of the country, and is retaining their independent branding so it can make the most of local loyalties.

From BBC Mar. 8, 2025

Is it any wonder that Bluesky is retaining user engagement and loyalty in ways that Threads is simply not?

From Slate Jan. 16, 2025

I wish to learn whether the bank there has sent off its funds and securities to some safer place, or is retaining them.

From A Roving Commission Or, Through the Black Insurrection at Hayti by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)