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as in keeping
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 owning
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 employing
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 retaining
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
This allows the unique bezel to sing on its own while retaining a clean and approachable design elsewhere.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
Revamp the design to appeal to modern tastes while retaining key visual elements that customers recognize.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
These wellness initiatives are no longer nice to have but rather imperatives for retaining and growing your investment in your talent.
—Denise Russo, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Career Mobility Matters To Workers Career development is another key factor in retaining and attracting talent and is a vital way for companies to invest in their employees.
—Priya Krishnan, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
As employers grapple with these changing expectations, understanding and accommodating workers’ preferences and needs will be crucial in attracting and retaining talent in a competitive labor market.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Katie Woo of The Athletic recently reported that the Cardinals were not interested in retaining Goldschmidt.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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The brick-and-mortar Sunny’s opened in Miami on Wednesday, with the owners retaining the original outdoor brick courtyard but complementing it with an indoor, white-tablecloth space.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
This allows the unique bezel to sing on its own while retaining a clean and approachable design elsewhere.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
Revamp the design to appeal to modern tastes while retaining key visual elements that customers recognize.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
These wellness initiatives are no longer nice to have but rather imperatives for retaining and growing your investment in your talent.
—Denise Russo, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Career Mobility Matters To Workers Career development is another key factor in retaining and attracting talent and is a vital way for companies to invest in their employees.
—Priya Krishnan, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
As employers grapple with these changing expectations, understanding and accommodating workers’ preferences and needs will be crucial in attracting and retaining talent in a competitive labor market.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Katie Woo of The Athletic recently reported that the Cardinals were not interested in retaining Goldschmidt.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retaining
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Net earned premium for the quarter was $70.6 million, up from $32.9 million in the same quarter the previous year, reflecting higher premium retention due to changes in reinsurance treaties.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Will Arizona voters end automatic judicial retention elections with Proposition 137?Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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But as the world pays attention to the United States Presidential Election results, those who follow sports will certainly be keeping an eye on this big day.Vincent Frank, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Pairing the sleeping bag with a sleeping pad adds an extra layer of comfort and insulation, keeping you off the cold, uneven ground; check out the Moxils Ultralight Inflatable Sleeping Pad which is on sale for $25.Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
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More than ever, Gen X women are leaving behind traditional jobs, trading in the corporate ladder for the excitement and control that comes with owning a business.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Your risk level for owning a deposit account is translated into a ChexSystems Consumer Score (also called QualiFile score).Ryley Amond, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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According to the most recent figures from the city’s Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises, the sector has over 5,000 companies employing almost 26,000 people which contributes to a turnover of around €5 billion.Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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One of our clients has been employing a long-term gifting strategy to maintain visibility with its clients and prospects.Archer Chiang, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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In the three months ending on Sept. 30, Berkshire shed roughly a quarter of its remaining stake in Apple to $69.9 billion — the fourth consecutive quarter of cuts to its holdings of the iPhone maker.Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 5 Nov. 2024
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In his first term, Trump jettisoned traditional norms around presidents walling off their personal interests and instead retained his business holdings — including a Washington, D.C., hotel where foreign leaders booked rooms.David Ingram, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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The design should feel fresh yet familiar, preserving key elements like logos or colors that resonate with loyal customers.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The 11,000-square-feet museum and hall of fame will be located near the historic Ryman Auditorium, and will feature interactive displays to celebrate today’s top Christian and Gospel artists, while also preserving and spotlighting the legacies of many Christian and Gospel trailblazing pioneers.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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While some solutions already exist, having possible autonomous correction to compensate for wind speed, directions, and other factors would be possible.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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For website optimization, focus on SEO best practices such as using relevant keywords in titles and content, having clear meta descriptions and ensuring fast load times.Sam Nelson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Disraeli noted the insufficient number of warehouses that are equipped to manage merchandise on a single SKU level but added that Treet’s third-party logistics partners are hiring up to manage this.Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
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Looking ahead, this buoyant hiring mood could continue into the coming months, potentially leading to further job growth.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Retaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retaining. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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