was retaining
- past progressive of retain.
Example Sentences
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But in the ensuing days, she lost the sight in one eye and gained 14 pounds because she was retaining water.
From New York Times ● Jun. 2, 2023
A company executive said then that the company was retaining “an independent expert team” to review the actions of managers and employees leading up to when the tornado struck the factory.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 23, 2022
The exams body said it was retaining the changes because effects of the disruption would not go away after the summer.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2022
The rest of his body was retaining so much fluid that fluid was going into his lungs, too.
From Fox News ● Mar. 23, 2022
He was retaining control of the investigations at both ends in order to monopolize the glory of the capture.
From The Hand in the Dark by Rees, Arthur J. (Arthur John)
