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upkeep

[uhp-keep] / ˈʌpˌkip /


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The former Prince Andrew was moved to Sandringham, with his brother the King using his own money to provide his upkeep and accommodation.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Charter Amendment PRK would accomplish that by doubling the minimum budget allocation set aside for the department, which oversees the upkeep of green spaces, playing fields and even senior centers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

It’s worth looking at how Ukraine can do more maintenance in-country and whether facilities in Romania can shoulder some of the upkeep.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

And what kind of upkeep is required inside and outside of the home?

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026

He pointed out the injustice of this policy, since the upkeep of the beaches comes from a gasoline tax.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin


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