The peat retains a great deal of water, but is easily eroded, particularly when it comes near to the coast.

It is a grand hall-chamber house of the 1720-1730 period and retains a great deal of early finish.

As the ending to the pre-war body style, this model retains a good deal of popularity.

But since they appoint the organization's board, they can retain a great deal of influence over it.

He also wants to retain a great deal of control, which has created some confusion on Wall Street.

If this can be created and kept constantly alive, streets will retain a great deal of interest for years to come.

Her mother was an older, healthier version of the girl and still retained a great deal of charm.

With some 17,000 inhabitants, it still retains a good deal of its working class, village-ish aspect.

Maria has always retained a great deal of affection for Italy since she spent the year there in her early 20s.

The village retains a great deal of atmosphere and traditional May Day celebrations are still held every year on the green.