housekeeping

Example Sentences

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Scientists found that increasing the activity of a conserved "housekeeping" gene can enhance both the nutritional value and sensory appeal of fruit.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

From the time she was a young girl, Mary Kay’s schedule added care for her invalid father, meal preparation and housekeeping to her schoolwork.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Day-to-day upkeep like mowing the lawn, shoveling snow and even basic housekeeping can become burdensome or unsafe as physical limitations increase.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The community offers private apartments, chef-prepared meals, housekeeping, transportation and social activities, aiming to provide a “maintenance-free” lifestyle.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

In this state of ease, Pauline stopped doing day work and returned to her own housekeeping.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison