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Discover LudwigThe phrase "aiming to retain" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing goals or objectives related to keeping or maintaining something, such as customers, employees, or information.
Example: "The company is aiming to retain its top talent by offering competitive salaries and benefits."
Alternatives: "striving to keep" or "looking to maintain".
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The former is aiming to retain the title for a record third time.
Sue Richards is a member of Keep Our NHS Public, a non-party political organisation aiming to retain the NHS as a publicly provided, funded and accountable service.
Half an hour later, it's the women's 200m final, with the US's Allyson Felix aiming to retain her title (2.30am, BBC1).
A set of phenyl-substituted Smac mimetics/IAP inhibitor analogues of lead compound 2a was synthesized, aiming to retain its strong cell-free potency while increasing its bioavailability.
European editor Raju Narisetti says it is the biggest initiative the WSJ has taken in 25 years, aiming to retain all the gravitas and thoroughness that are its hallmarks, but in a much more approachable package.
They have a two-point lead over Warrington and their early exit from the Challenge Cup ensures them of two precious, if unwanted, weekends off next month – whereas the Wolves' short-term priorities will be peaking for their dangerous semi-final against the Catalans Dragons on 8 August and then aiming to retain the cup at Wembley, three weeks later.
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Other countries now aim to retain or recapture talent.
Maltzan's design aims to retain that spirit of freedom while sheltering us from new threats.
Britain will be looking towards him to give them a good start as they aim to retain the title they won in Gateshead last year.
"This will include future partnerships and relationships with other media in the regions if successful and we would aim to retain the existing ITV staff".
Scarred for life by viewer rage over the finale of Lost, Lindelof clearly aims to retain that show's disorienting twists while avoiding its ultimately self-defeating mythology.
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