retain
verb (used with object)
to keep possession of.
will be retaining
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future progressiveof retain.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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Crucial for WSU this offseason will be retaining and developing its players in the offensive backfield: Ward, Watson and tailback Jaylen Jenkins.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 18, 2022
“The League, not the team, will conduct an independent investigation and will be retaining an investigator to determine the facts shortly.”
From Washington Post ● Feb. 9, 2022
Do you think you will be retaining your job?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2015
McIlroy's biggest challenge will be retaining focus on golf while battling with former agents Horizon in the Dublin courts early in February.
From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2015
GM North American chief Mark Reuss said the big challenge for GM this year will be retaining last year's market share gains.
From Reuters ● Jan. 9, 2012
