31.   At the outset, it seemed to mean a structure which would allow France to retain control over significant areas of policy-making.

32.   Where independent contractors are employed to do work on premises, the owner will generally retain sufficient control to be an occupier.

33.   While the Americans retained control of the warheads, the British in this instance enjoyed a definite power of veto over their use.

34.   Customs barriers within the EC will be dismantled throughout most of Europe, although the UK will retain passport controls for humans.

35.   I want you to concentrate on a specific area, so you want to retain control.

36.   Ideally the vendor will wish to retain absolute control over the way in which the business is managed.

37.   The landlord will have no need to retain day-to-day control over it and any necessary restrictions can be imposed by covenant.

38.   It was a bad night for Labour, they lost twenty one seats and failed to win any... but they retained control of Oxford.

39.   Spink quickly moved around the leader, who was fighting to retain control, and drew steadily away.

40.   The government retains control of television and radio.