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housekeeper

[haus-kee-per] / ˈhaʊsˌki pər /


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Apparently my 2 a.m. self is part snack-seeking raccoon, part conscientious housekeeper.

From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026

She stated in testimony that she had not been able to return to work as a housekeeper because of a lack in arm strength, as well as post-traumatic stress that prevents her being around dogs.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

Last month, I visited a Hollywood neighborhood where one frustrated resident hired her housekeeper to document chronic problems related to homelessness, illegal dumping and criminal activity.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026

The housekeeper also recalled the days leading up to Simmons’ death, revealing that he had suffered a fall the night before he died.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026

When we enter the house, the first person to greet us is Kimmy, the head housekeeper.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

“It is so common to have house cleaners, housekeepers ... but why isn’t there someone that you can rely on as a second set of hands to do anything you would do for your family?”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

Tips make up a significant portion of the income for millions of servers, housekeepers, taxi drivers, and hairstylists across the United States.

From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026

The two housekeepers denied that conversation with Brown took place, and said the language barrier would have made such a discussion unlikely.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

Less than two months after being sued by two former housekeepers, Kylie Jenner has been hit with a third workplace lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026

Arrangements were made for the preparation of their city home and a couple were engaged as housekeepers for the country home.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov




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