upkeep

Example Sentences

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Destroyed by bombing during the Israeli invasion in 1982 and rebuilt after the end of the civil war in 1990, it has fallen into disrepair due to a lack of funds for its upkeep.

From Barron's

Service charges cover the costs of buildings insurance, repairs and maintenance to the exterior of the properties, such as the cleaning of shared spaces or upkeep of communal gardens.

From BBC

My dad and brother, both engineers who do most of their own car upkeep, helped me understand what maintenance issues to look for.

From MarketWatch

The trustee would be tasked with paying the maintenance/HOA fees and property taxes, and other costs associated with its upkeep.

From MarketWatch

"I'd rather get hit than take shelter in there," joked mayor Ghanayem, not dwelling on who was responsible for their upkeep.

From Barron's