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
There’s $4 billion to hire an additional 3,000 new Border Patrol agents as well as 5,000 new customs officers, and $2.1 billion for signing and retention bonuses.
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Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
The sharp increase was largely due to a sweeping organizational overhaul, which included retention bonuses and severance payouts.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 16 May 2025
The critical issue of retention of key personnel is also vital.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Retirements combined with low retention rates of young Chicago officers have created a perfect storm for staffing issues within the Department, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
—Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025
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Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
The sharp increase was largely due to a sweeping organizational overhaul, which included retention bonuses and severance payouts.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 16 May 2025
The critical issue of retention of key personnel is also vital.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Retirements combined with low retention rates of young Chicago officers have created a perfect storm for staffing issues within the Department, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
—Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retention
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Infrastructure: Transportation agencies document roads, bridges and tunnels to plan maintenance, identify structural issues and design improvements without disrupting traffic.—
Ronald Bisio,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Speakers will also present information about department programs that support fire prevention efforts, such as proper maintenance of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, and how to create an escape plan in the event of a fire, officials said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
Noun
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New Orleans Pelicans After a nightmare of a season and trading Brandon Ingram to the Raptors, the Pelicans are still fairly close to the tax line and likely can use only minimums and their own draft pick, assuming paying the tax is a no-go for ownership.—
Danny Leroux,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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The requirement to file FBAR arises independently from ownership of any assets or earned income.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Ewing criticized Stothert’s support for President Donald Trump and turning the local race into a referendum on the national Republican platform.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Those heavy, bowl-like flowers need support to keep from breaking.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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By pinpointing high-privilege users and monitoring data-sharing behaviors, Reco assists CISOs in implementing stricter access controls.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2025
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“Retention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retention. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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