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Retain

Definition

(formal) To keep or hold something, especially a quality, a position, or a right, and not let it go or be taken away.

Example Sentences

1The company will retain its current management structure despite the merger.
2Does the new policy retain the benefits of the previous system, or does it introduce significant changes?
3The artist's use of bold colours helps retain the viewer's attention throughout the exhibition.
4The government has announced plans to retain the existing tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year.
5There is ongoing debate about whether the new law will retain the same level of public support in the long term.

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