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- retain over
retain over
retain something over someone or something
to keep or maintain something, such as power or control, over someone or something. Tony found a way to retain control over Fred. I wish to retain veto power over the committee.
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
|---|
| Metodija | | - | Macedonian |
| Isbel | | IZ-bel | English (Rare) |
| Basilio | | bah-ZEE-lyo (Italian), bah-SEE-lyo (Spanish) | Italian, Spanish |
| Lawan | | - | Thai |
| Klim | | - | Russian, Ukrainian |
| Ahern | | [ə'hɜ:n] | |