Cryptic crossword clue
Kept being precipitated, holding space traveller 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word RETAINED

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What does RETAINED mean?

RETAINED verb
  1. To keep in possession or use.
  2. To keep in one's pay or service.
  3. To employ by paying a retainer.
  4. To hold secure.
  5. To hold back (a pupil) instead of allowing them to advance to the next class or year.
  6. To restrain; to prevent.
  7. To belong; to pertain.

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