upkeep

Example Sentences

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He believes part of the answer is looking for commercial opportunities, like the zip-wire plan he has for the Greenock crane, so they can pay for their own upkeep.

From BBC

Following the death of an uncle in 1884, Lord Stanley inherited the Penrhos estate in Anglesey, north Wales, where he contributed to the upkeep of local churches.

From BBC

Additional expenses including insurance, property taxes and upkeep brought his monthly total outlay to $3,546.

From The Wall Street Journal

Authorities say the fee will go towards helping to manage the number of tourists, and raise funds for the monument's upkeep.

From BBC

I have no intention of going back to the lake house, yet he expects me to pay for upkeep and taxes.

From MarketWatch