I cannot retain so much information.
I reserve the right to disagree.
I retain this drug for a long time.
Our grant has run out and we cannot keep you on.
She retained her composure.
She retains a lawyer.
the dam retains the water.
The family's fortune waned and they could not keep their household staff.
The landlord retained the security deposit.
this garment retains its shape even after many washings.
This soil retains water.
We cannot continue several servants any longer.
We kept the work going as long as we could.