upkeep

Example Sentences

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Her mother, Sue Penrod, had inherited the role of graveyard upkeep.

From Los Angeles Times

Homes sold by older people typically “have fewer major renovations and higher rates of poor upkeep,” according to a recent report titled “Aging and Housing Returns.”

From MarketWatch

While the coins tossed into the fountain are donated to charity, the fees collected will go to the city authority to pay for upkeep and managing visitors.

From BBC

It’s a glorious renovation, one that demands constant and expensive upkeep.

From Salon

They do buy groceries and help with upkeep of the house.

From MarketWatch