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housekeeping

[hous-kee-ping] / ˈhaʊsˌki pɪŋ /
NOUN
household management
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And finally, a housekeeping note: Markets A.M. will return Monday after the holiday weekend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 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

Scientists found that increasing the activity of a conserved "housekeeping" gene can enhance both the nutritional value and sensory appeal of fruit.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

It’s a treat to use one towel after the shower, not the stack housekeeping left for your entire stay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

“Marriage is for housekeeping and for children. Which reminds me.”

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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