Flash
Retain
Retain verb - To continue to have in one's possession or power.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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People in the flash-sideways actually retain memories from the other timeline, with Desmond seemingly able to switch between both willingly.
Source: Alternate Universe -
River City Wrestling Champion Joey Spector had Mercedes Martinez, who helped him retain his title and tried to help him regain it when he lost it to Allissa Flash.
Source: Violently Protective Girlfriend -
Dr Wells manages to retain their faith in him by finally owning up to his mistakes, but then the plot happens and Barry starts to suspect that he is actually the Reverse Flash.
Source: Broken Pedestal
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