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upkeep

[uhp-keep] / ˈʌpˌkip /


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Hollein said he and the Lauder family began quietly fundraising two weeks ago for an endowment to pay for the ongoing upkeep of the museum, officially known as the Met Ronald S. Lauder Neue Galerie.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

HOA fees have been rising with inflation and the upkeep costs of older buildings, making it tougher for consumers to buy condos.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

That pushes road and bridge upkeep costs onto future drivers and general taxpayers.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

From the risk of damage to vehicles costing hundreds of pounds to the danger for those travelling on bikes or by foot, potholes can also be a visible sign of a community's upkeep.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

“Yes, actually. Dark blue means scientist or researcher, and green means support staff—they do maintenance, upkeep, things like that.”

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth




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