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as in keeps
to continue to have in one's possession or power
I plan to retain the family heirlooms until my own children are mature enough to appreciate them, and then I will lovingly pass them on
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as in owns
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
that author retains the right to veto any changes in his books suggested by his publisher's notoriously intrusive editor
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as in employs
to provide with a paying job
her neighbor retained her as a nanny for the summer, thus giving her something to do until school started again
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Recent Examples of retains
That would put the potential launch of the Pixel 9a in early March, although the early launch of the Pixel 9 family could mean the 9a retains a slot near May’s I/O Developer conference.
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Ewan Spence, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This group of insiders, including early investors, often retains significant control, notably through pre-minted coins.
—Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The camera module now retains the body-color accents in a slightly more protruding form.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
President Joe Biden retains the power to prevent or halt a strike under the 1947 Taft-Hartley Act.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2024
Our editorial board also will be making endorsements on a handful of ballot initiatives — including one today on Proposition 137, a flawed measure that would radically change how Arizona retains judges.
—Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 29 Sep. 2024
To keep their golden color, sultanas are treated with sulfur dioxide, a bleaching preservative that prevents them from oxidizing (turning brown) and retains their quality and uniform color.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 29 Sep. 2024
Ewan Spence, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This group of insiders, including early investors, often retains significant control, notably through pre-minted coins.
—Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The camera module now retains the body-color accents in a slightly more protruding form.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
President Joe Biden retains the power to prevent or halt a strike under the 1947 Taft-Hartley Act.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2024
Our editorial board also will be making endorsements on a handful of ballot initiatives — including one today on Proposition 137, a flawed measure that would radically change how Arizona retains judges.
—Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 29 Sep. 2024
To keep their golden color, sultanas are treated with sulfur dioxide, a bleaching preservative that prevents them from oxidizing (turning brown) and retains their quality and uniform color.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 29 Sep. 2024
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By prioritizing the happiness and well-being of employees, companies can create a positive work environment that not only attracts top talent but also keeps them engaged and motivated.Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This keeps oxygen from entering the bottle, which, in turn, preserves open wine for up to four weeks.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Almeida owns a victory over Pereira in kickboxing.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Giroux owns the Catholic Shop in Madeira and is a registered nurse.Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
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This automatic caliber has a 90-hour power reserve and employs Ulysse Nardin's innovative Grinder winding system, which ensures efficient energy transfer.Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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The house is paid for by Nina’s dad (Geoffrey Owens), who also employs Junior when Junior isn’t skipping key meetings to go to sit-downs with advertising agencies and stuff.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
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As a former educator at The Pennsylvania State University, this collaboration holds a special place in Key’s heart, who believes the product makes learning more accessible.Kenneth J. Williams Jr., Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Short term, self-doubt destroys focus and productivity, stifles creativity, holds you back from setting audacious goals, and feels downright terrible.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Israel possesses the Arrow 2 and Arrow 3 interceptors for long-range ballistic missiles that fly outside the Earth’s atmosphere.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2024
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Israel’s air defenses Israel possesses a sophisticated air defense system, the most famous being the Iron Dome, which is designed to intercept short-range rockets typically fired by Hamas and Hezbollah.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2024
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Joe still enjoys this organic marketing today.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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Let’s be honest—nobody enjoys failing.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
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This keeps oxygen from entering the bottle, which, in turn, preserves open wine for up to four weeks.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Extinguishing fires as quickly as possible paradoxically preserves brush and trees for future combustion.Louis Gritzo, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Retains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retains. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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