retain
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Welsh Labour said it was "committed" to ensuring that "talent trained in Wales stays in Wales", adding it will "recruit, train and retain the staff our NHS needs through a long-term workforce plan".
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
It would retain its title as the world’s tallest building until the 1930s when the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings were constructed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Like other members of the diaspora, they retain strong ties to India, with many regularly travelling to visit their families or ancestral homes.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
These are a rare group, making up less than 0.1% of all fish species, that can retain body heat and keep parts of themselves warmer than the surrounding water.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
I was about four years old at the time, so I retain only random details with which to remember the evening.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
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The Balcony Scene from "Romeo and Juliet"
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