He struggles to retain the loyalty of the other crime leaders in the city, who fear his dangerous personality.

The combined power rocked him and he struggled to retain the memory of himself.

He struggled against hope and excitement to retain his composure.

Those against higher taxes argue that they would drive businesses and residents away just as the city is struggling to retain them.

However during the following season he struggled to retain his place as the club changed its playing style under new management.

The company has faced higher costs while struggling to retain customers.

The former prime minister always knew he would struggle to retain the red top's support.

I have to struggle to retain even the word they use to describe themselves: humans.

He was struggling to retain his balance when a bullet struck him from behind.

Unfortunately, during the 1990s, the band began to struggle to retain members and agreed to go back to Grade 2.