retained
/rɪˈteɪnd/
adjective
- Kept or held in place; not lost or removed.
- The retained earnings from last year allowed the company to invest in new equipment.
- She had a retained memory of her grandmother's kitchen from when she was very young.
- The retained water in the reservoir helped the town through the drought.
verb
- Past tense of retain: kept possession of; continued to have or hold.
- The museum retained the ancient artifacts for the special exhibition.
- He retained his calm demeanor even during the crisis.
- She retained the title of champion for three consecutive years.
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