housekeeping

Example Sentences

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The price-target bump was a necessary bit of housekeeping after Rocket Lab’s big month.

From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025

The Post Oak was in the midst of a “pillow transition,” the assistant director of housekeeping explained apologetically—something luxury hotels do roughly every two years—so she wasn’t immediately sure which pillow I’d experienced.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 1, 2025

We also have a housekeeping note: The Surge will be going on hiatus after this week, likely through the end of the year.

From Slate • Oct. 18, 2025

His funeral was attended by hundreds, from school children to renowned scientists and even his housekeeping staff, underscoring the profound impact he had on society.

From BBC • May 23, 2025

When he did return to housekeeping, it was not with the precision he had always insisted upon.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison