Sentence examples for failed to retain from inspiring English sources

Critics said Tuesday that Mrs. Merkel had failed to retain traditional conservative voters while at the same time failing to explain to the public what she and the party now stood for.

He held this seat for six years but failed to retain the confidence of his constituents.

The militant group has consistently failed to retain popular support, or at minimum, acceptance.

Even so, he failed to retain the two-thirds majority he had said was vital for his regime's future.

Hewitt failed to retain his U.S. Open title that year, however, losing to Andre Agassi in the semifinals.

The site failed to retain strong audience numbers and was shuttered in April 2011 to "streamline" business operations.

Kompany insists that lessons have been learned from two seasons ago when City failed to retain the championship.

ABC stood by Mr. Smith, but his weekly program was canceled in 1963 after it failed to retain its sponsor.

But he failed to retain the position, and the more conservative Do Muoi took over three months later.

It may be said of the reigning dynasties of modern Europe that they have survived only because they failed to retain or to acquire effective powers of government.

"I think everyone is disappointed and gutted we've failed to retain the Ashes," said Finn. "That's what we wanted to do when we came here.