Example sentences of "still retain their " in BNC.
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| 1 | Since the same concept occurs in an even stronger form among groups like the Pathans who still retain their tribal structure , it is possible that this particular form of family identity originated in the strife- and tension-ridden relationships between Muslim tribes . |
| 2 | The reason for thinking that chloroplasts have this origin is that they still retain their own DNA and their own protein-synthesizing machinery . |
| 3 | Toward the north of the island you see exotic banana plants , pine forests and coffee plantations : an interesting coastline which alternates between small fishing ports and large stretches of beach , and here and there you can spot ancient little towns and tiny villages which still retain their authentic Canarian character . |
| 4 | But the walls of the interior still retain their rich stucco by B. Spinetti , Braun 's workshop decorated the dome , and there are paintings depicting Old Testament scenes by C. D. Asam in the octagonal cupola . |
| 5 | They still retain their stronghold in southwest Scotland and northern England today . |
| 6 | In Scotland , independent councillors still retain their position on some local authorities . |
| 7 | The country houses of Goa still retain their Bohemian chandeliers and a mellow stateliness ( left ) , but since land reforms have had a crippling effect on incomes , they are difficult to maintain . |
| 8 | These animals have changed little during the 400 million years since they evolved , and still retain their strange eyes . |
| 9 | Add red lentils and cook for a further 10 minutes until they are tender but still retain their shape . |
| 10 | There 's a very large amount of clothing which is new in the last twenty years , because the technology of producing leather is such that the skins can be split thinner and still retain their strength . |
| 11 | For compulsive readers , two classics still retain their power today . |
| 12 | Those with Crohn 's disease who still retain their pouch , however , have a bowel frequency that is only just greater than in those patients having the operation for ulcerative colitis . |