keep house
Example Sentences
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As those homely implements suggest, “Terce” focuses on the work of people not often celebrated in liturgy: those who keep house, cultivate gardens, nurture children.
From New York Times • Jan. 19, 2024
“I was inspired by my mother, my grandmother and all women who work hard trying to run a business, keep house and make ends meet,” she said.
From Washington Times • Apr. 22, 2015
Instead, they are expected to marry, keep house and bring up a new generation – and strengthen the narrative that this is not a terrorist group, but a state all Muslims must join.
From The Guardian • Sep. 6, 2014
"This growth in supply is likely to continue into 2014 and should help to keep house price inflation under control as we move forward."
From BBC • Jan. 27, 2014
He needed someone to keep house and cook, and a servant cost money.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
