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
But where you park — or more romantically, keep house — is another question.
From Washington Post • Aug. 20, 2020
Bivens said residents should remain “alert and vigilant,” report suspicious activity, lock doors and keep house exteriors well lit.
From Washington Times • Sep. 18, 2014
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
He needed someone to keep house and cook, and a servant cost money.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
