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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a position he retained" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that someone has kept or continued to hold a specific role or job over a period of time.
Example: "Despite the challenges faced by the company, he maintained a position he retained for over a decade."
Alternatives: "a role he held" or "a post he kept".
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After the war, Hertz returned to his post, a position he retained until 1911.
In 1964 Stanner became professor of anthropology and sociology at the Australian National University, a position he retained until 1970.
Two years later he became the union's vice-president, a position he retained until his retirement in 1986.
Gen. George McClellan named Buford his chief of cavalry, a position he retained after Gen. Ambrose Burnside assumed command.
He was the youngest of the original six professors of mathematics in the IAS, a position he retained for the remainder of his life.
Chambonnières came from an old and distinguished family of musicians and succeeded his father as a musician to Louis XIII, a position he retained under Louis XIV.
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Samuel Bard becomes President of P&S, a position he retains until his death in 1821.
Mr Sullivan's replacement is Bob Willumstad, AIG's chairman (a position he retains), and a former high-flyer at Citigroup.
1934 Willard Rappleye, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine (College of Physicians & Surgeons), also becomes Dean of SDOS, a position he retains until his retirement in 1958; day-to-day running of the School is left to an Associate Dean.
Levin is also MD of Criterion Capital Partners, a position he retains.
Chappell began working as a commentator for Channel Nine's cricket coverage in the 1980 81 season, a position he retains.
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