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upkeep

[uhp-keep] / ˈʌpˌkip /


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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

That is partly because many see the bags as assets comparable to a work of art, she added, “where costs such as acquisition, insurance and upkeep are significant considerations.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

His background allowed him to see the cyclotron not as an experimental apparatus but as a machine requiring regular upkeep.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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