Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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 challenge will be retaining and fine-tuning this mix in years to come, after Sundance returns to its physical footprint.

From Washington Post • Jan. 13, 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