as in maintenance
the act of keeping something or someone
The company's rate of employee retention is 80 percent.
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Recent Examples of retention
And businesses still believe that extending their recruiting efforts, talent retention and customer acquisition strategies to underrepresented groups is good for their bottom lines.
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
The car moved across multiple lanes, clipped another vehicle, struck the outer retention wall then careened back across all lanes of traffic.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2024
Next-gen loyalty programs: Loyalty strategies will evolve, incorporating AI tools to create personalized offers, increasing customer engagement and long-term retention.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
The plan must also identify documents that must be preserved beyond the department's records retention schedule.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
The car moved across multiple lanes, clipped another vehicle, struck the outer retention wall then careened back across all lanes of traffic.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2024
Next-gen loyalty programs: Loyalty strategies will evolve, incorporating AI tools to create personalized offers, increasing customer engagement and long-term retention.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
The plan must also identify documents that must be preserved beyond the department's records retention schedule.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for retention
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retention
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Without directly naming Trump, Mulino defended the canal's operations, explaining that the canal's tariffs are determined transparently and are essential for its maintenance and expansion.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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However, these shades can fade quickly due to their high red pigment, and regular maintenance is required to keep the color vibrant.Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2024
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At just 19 years old, JuJu Watkins has not only solidified a financially prosperous future, but secured herself as a leader in the future of women’s basketball, joining the ownership group of Unrivaled, the 3-on-3 women’s basketball league that will make its debut in January.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, gun ownership among Democratic women remains relatively rare.Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Pressure is part and parcel of the game in the Premier League, but some players do need more support than others.Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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The party has gained attention in recent weeks after Elon Musk voiced his support for them.Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Pilgrims submitted to security controls before entering the Holy Door, amid new security fears following a deadly Christmas market attack in Germany.Silvia Stellacci and Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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Ward is under team control for 2025 and 2026, so the Blue Jays would have him for two seasons.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Retention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retention. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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