| withholding(noun, verb, adjective, working, restriction) | |
| accommodating(verb, adjective, working, engaging, maintaining) | |
| adhering(verb, gripping) | |
| carrying | |
| confining(verb, adjective, working, engaging, binding) | |
| custody(noun, holding, retention) | |
| detaining | |
| detention(noun, holding, retention) | |
| embracing(verb, adjective, working, engaging, gripping) | |
| employing(verb, adjective, working, engaging, maintaining) | |
| engaging(noun, verb, adjective, business, work) | |
| having(verb, adjective, working, engaging, gripping) | |
| hiring(noun, verb, adjective, business, work) | |
| maintain | |
| nursing | |
| occupying(verb, business, job, service, operating) | |
| owning(verb, adjective, working, engaging, maintaining) | |
| protecting | |
| recalling(verb, withdrawing) | |
| retain |
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