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To be Retained

Definition:

To be retained refers to the act of being kept or preserved for a specific purpose or length of time.

Part of Speech:

Phrase

Sense 1:

Usage:

When used in this sense, "to be retained" means to be kept or held back, typically in a professional or academic context.

Example Sentence:

Despite his lack of experience, John was to be retained as the company's consultant.

Sense 2:

Usage:

In this sense, "to be retained" refers to the act of remaining or staying in a particular condition or position.

Example Sentence:

The water damage was severe, causing the smell to be retained in the room.

Sense 3:

Usage:

When used locally, "to be retained" can mean to be remembered or held in one's memory.

Example Sentence:

The picturesque landscape was so breathtaking that it will forever be retained in my mind.

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