retain
verb (used with object)
to keep possession of.
retaining
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present participleof retain.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Instead, some people may experience pronounced signs of aging while also retaining biological traits that help protect against many of its harmful consequences.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
LIV bosses are looking to expand events from 57 to 75 players, have Monday qualifying events and introduce halfway cuts while retaining a team aspect.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
In fact, he kept at it in retirement, retaining an office at the Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study where he focused on writing a definitive history of the early days of the Oscars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
“Expertly designed retaining walls expand the usable hillside pad, showcasing an understanding of form and function that mirrors the property’s disciplined calm.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
It was the same size and shape as the retaining pond in his own neighborhood.
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
