keep house
Example Sentences
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“Me Time” is written and directed by John Hamburg, and his movie attempts to include domestic conversations that speak to the lives of men who keep house.
From New York Times ● Aug. 25, 2022
There were no kitchens in the rooms, and maid service was provided, so the “temptation” to keep house was absent.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 24, 2021
Hilda holed up with her cat, Rommel, until, on Christmas Day 1987, she was invited to move to the country with the widowed Dr Lowther and keep house for him.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 14, 2016
Bivens said residents should remain “alert and vigilant,” report suspicious activity, lock doors and keep house exteriors well lit.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 18, 2014
I couldn’t help thinking that if all Grandpa needed was a housekeeper, Aunt Loma could keep house for him now.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
