Retained

The sponge retained the liquid and didn't spill.

The sponge retained the soap and made it easy to clean.

The coach retained the same lineup for the championship game.

The hotel retained the guest's luggage until their room was ready.

The accountant calculated the retained earnings for each employee.

The employee was surprised to see the large amount of money retained from her bonus.

The landlord retained the security deposit until the end of the lease.

The landlord retained the tenant's security deposit for damages.

The scientist's retained mental database of research findings enabled her to make a significant breakthrough.

The teacher retained the attention of her students through engaging lessons.

The fabric of the shirt retained sweat and made me feel uncomfortable.

The museum retained its original architecture after the renovation.

The company retained its competitive edge by investing in new technology.

The dress retained its shape after being washed.

The retained amount for child support was deducted from his paycheck every month.

The architect's retained knowledge of historical design styles influenced her innovative approach to modern architecture.

The students retained the information for the upcoming exam.

The professor's retained critical thinking abilities allowed him to analyze complex theories.

The conductor retained the tempo of the orchestra with precision.

The museum retained the artwork on loan for another month.

The company retained all of its employees during the pandemic.

The memory of the fun trip retained its charm for years to come.

The scientist's retained data provided valuable insights for future research.

She retained her memories of her childhood home.

The politician retained the support of his constituents despite criticism.

The soldier's retained survival skills kept him alive during his deployment.

The government's regulations require a specific percentage of tax to be retained from employee earnings.

The athlete retained his position as the world champion for three consecutive years.

The author's retained literary knowledge informed her writing and earned her critical acclaim.

The committee retained the proposed policy after further discussion.

He retained fond memories of his childhood home.

She retained her breath while swimming underwater.

The security guard retained the thief until the police arrived.

The soil retained the nutrients from the compost.

She retained her interest in music as she grew older.

The tradition has been retained by the community for generations.

The government retained control over the sensitive information.

The retained deductions from his salary were too high for him to afford rent.

He retained his sense of humor even during tough times.

Her retained understanding of complex math concepts helped her excel in her engineering courses.

The retained money is transferred to the government's account at the end of each month.

The doctor retained the patient for observation overnight.

The retained funds from their paychecks went towards the employee health care plan.

The writer retained her style even as she explored different genres.

The song retained its popularity even after years had passed.

The accountant must calculate the retained earnings for each employee.

The company retained its employees despite the financial crisis.

The garden has retained its beauty even in the winter.

The painting retained its vivid colors after restoration.

The musician retained his creative freedom despite the record label's demands.