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housekeeping

[hous-kee-ping] / ˈhaʊsˌki pɪŋ /
NOUN
household management
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An engineering student at London University who previously worked as a housekeeping assistant at a hospital in Birmingham.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

This includes restaurant workers like bartenders, wait staff and dishwashers; hospitality workers including concierges and housekeeping staff; as well as tour guides, personal trainers and hairdressers.

From MarketWatch May 14, 2026

This finding challenges the long-held view that housekeeping genes play only passive roles and highlights their potential in crop improvement.

From Science Daily May 5, 2026

In late 2024, housekeeping supervisors Patsy and Elsy, who are referred to in the first lawsuit against Jenner as well, by their first names only, stepped into their leadership roles.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

Saturday seemed a good day for housekeeping chores.

From "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" by E.L. Konigsburg




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