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retaining

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﹒The act of continuing to have, keep, or possess something.

﹒The action of absorbing and continuing to hold a substance or heat.

﹒The process of securing the services of a professional, such as a lawyer, by paying a fee.

Examples

﹒The company is focused on retaining its top talent by offering competitive benefits.

﹒She has a remarkable gift for retaining information even after reading a book only once.

﹒The ancient stone wall is still effective at retaining the soil on the hillside.

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