"That's right," I said, retaining my grip on his hand.

Try as he might, Thunder was unable to retain his grip.

And still he retained his grip on the wild magic.

Only with great difficulty did he retain his grip on the smooth hilt.

Tom had retained his grip of the steering wheel, and the starting lever.

He darted down the hill again, this time retaining his grip on Paul's sleeve.

But somehow he had retained his grip on the krill.

Somehow I retained my grip on the overhead light, but it took me a moment to stabilize again.

Emily cried out but retained her grip on the toast.

Still he retained his grip on the pistol, and everyone in the room jumped for cover.