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housework

[haus-wurk] / ˈhaʊsˌwɜrk /


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Her husband Roni Irawan, 35, said he supported Mutia's firefighting endeavours, especially since she showed she was "still able to manage the housework".

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

Many feminists, especially socialist ones, have demanded wages for housework as well as childcare—salaries, in other words, for mothers who stay home.

From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2026

The robots will be assembled in California and used for education, housework, warehouse jobs and more, said Chris Chen, Faraday Future’s co-chief executive of robotics.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

But as the debate over the division of housework rages, many argue that Japanese fans' signature stadium cleanups should be encouraged, not nitpicked at.

From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026

She looked after Miss Susan’s baby and helped with the housework, too.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry




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