retention
noun
the act of retaining.
retentions
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pluralof retention.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Earlier this month, Kluska was much more optimistic about the trials after meeting with Mereo management, who were “very pleased” with trial retentions.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 29, 2025
He said his plan includes an increase in “investment in recruitment and retentions to rebuild our ranks and revitalize morale,” and pledged to reorganize the agency to create more opportunities for advancement.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 31, 2023
Another factor to consider is all three of their overseas spots have been covered by retentions, so they will sign three domestic players.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2023
But they’ve also made some significant retentions and one big addition: The Rams signed veteran receiver Allen Robinson to a three-year deal.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 21, 2022
In many instances these are retentions of positions assumed by the limbs of the fœtus in the course of evolution, and are therefore, in the adult, expressions of degeneracy.
From Degeneracy Its Causes, Signs and Results by Eugene S. Talbot
