- present tense form of retain (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Bell Potter retains a buy call and A$2.00/share price target.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Reporting indicates that Weiss still retains the favor of Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison, who apparently gave his personal signoff to the hiring of Bilton and the firing of Pelley.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
It renegotiated their alliance last year and retains only a non-exclusive license on its technology until 2032.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
And how does Brin think Lake Tahoe retains its clear, deep blue water?
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
During digestion, a body only retains the elements that are useful to it.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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