Answer: retaining

AnswerCrossword Clue
RETAININGHolding.
RETAININGKind of wall
retainingNot abolish, discard, or alter
retainingKeep (something) in place; hold fixed
retainingContinue to have (something); keep possession of
retainingKeep (someone) engaged in one's service
retainingKeep in one's memory
retainingSecure the services of (a person, esp. an attorney) with a preliminary payment
retainingAbsorb and continue to hold (a substance)
retainingRETAIN, to keep possession of