The Shadow retained his hold on the tree, but it was useless.

Each pirate's other hand was needed to retain his hold on the rail.

The Shadow's form moved upward as the powerful hands retained their hold.

In spite of all, however, she seems to have retained her hold on him until his death.

To prove my considerable worth, they fought a little war to retain their hold on me.

His form swayed; then caught itself to retain its hold upon the wall.

As a result, she has retained her hold on the popular imagination.

He tried to shake her loose and still retain his hold on the gun.

Will this rising, shining star retain her hold on the hearts of Americans?

He retained his hold on the yellow jersey as the overall leader.