The Mariners, who have had the lowest payroll the past two years, are expected to have an easy time retaining that distinction this year.

There is so much art of all kinds that most of it has a hard time retaining its individual voice.

Jora'h had a difficult time retaining any sense of himself or his mortality.

However, this new class of homeowner, being more financially strapped, might have a much harder time retaining homes through any significant downturn.

He darted down the hill again, this time retaining his grip on Paul's sleeve.

Morrison's lack of action stemmed from his political need to avoid alienating black supporters while at the same time retaining a segregationist stance.

Entertainment, this time retaining the original character names and the content unedited and uncut.

The duet aria is "dynamically subtle" and in triple time, "retaining a little more of the spirit of the rustic dance".

Calumnies may be traditional, but hogmanay is having the devil's own time retaining daft traditions.

Job loss leads to low self-esteem But even workplaces that attempt to accommodate the mentally disabled sometimes have a hard time retaining their employees.