Example Sentences

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"We will retain the ability to respond further should we need to, but we have to manage the finances in a sustainable way," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The Larry Ellison family will retain control of the company through its voting interests, the company said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

However, Wall Street has gradually become more convinced that Marvell will retain its position with Amazon, which is increasing its own AI chip ambitions.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

PBI is the president’s home airport and will retain that airport code for now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“His beard, his earlocks, his clothes, his fringes—all this he will retain in graduate school?”

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok