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Retained

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maintainedshowing maintenance or attention
preservedkept intact or in a particular condition

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maintainedverbshowing maintenance or attention
preservedverbkept intact or in a particular condition
acceptedGenerally approved, believed, or recognized.
adheredverb(intransitive) To stick fast or cleave, as a glutinous substance does; to become joined or united.
adopteda 2009 American independent mockumentary film starring comedian Pauly Shore as himself, "going to Africa to adopt a child, à la Madonna and Angelina Jolie."
agreedIn harmony.
appealedverb(intransitive) To call upon someone for a favour, help, etc.
appliedPut into practical use.
approvedHaving received approval.
archivedHaving been placed into an archive.
attracteddrawn towards
blockedObstructed, so that through movement or flow is prevented or impeded.
bookedreserved in advance
buttonedHaving the buttons fastened.
cannedPreserved in cans.
capturedverbThat has been captured.
caredverb(transitive, intransitive) To be concerned (about), to have an interest (in); to feel concern (about).
carriedverb(transitive) To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.
caught(cricket) Of the method of being out in which the striker hits the ball and a fielder catches it.
chosenoun(law) A thing; personal property.

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