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upkeep

[uhp-keep] / ˈʌpˌkip /


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They exert an outsize role in determining mortgage-underwriting standards, and they are using that power to get condos, many of which are growing old, to set aside more money for physical upkeep.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

Continued investment in drainage, road upkeep, and other public services also reflects collective support for the city's everyday needs.

From Science Daily Jul. 30, 2026

The restoration on the Mills Act Property, which provides tax incentives to upkeep historic homes, has required an ecosystem of experts, including a colorist and curatorial rug merchant.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

This is a huge responsibility that often comes with a lot of surprise costs related to maintenance and upkeep.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

The upkeep on the West Twenty-Sixth Street house in New York became too much for Leah, Kate, and Mother.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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