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[uhp-keep] / ˈʌpˌkip /


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She didn’t want to deal with the upkeep or cost and didn’t care that it meant her forehead wrinkles would return, her muscles unfreezing to their natural, 40-something state.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 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

A room over, dozens of production staffers work to upkeep a livestream set where popular “WoW” social media influencers act as play-by-play broadcasters, discussing strategy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

He had a one-room apartment over a garage, enjoyed doing the repairs and upkeep on the old lodge, loved being back within walking distance of untamed country, and was staying sober.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls




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