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upkeep

[uhp-keep] / ˈʌpˌkip /


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Charter Amendment PRK would double the minimum budget allocation set aside for the Department of Recreation and Parks, which oversees the upkeep of green spaces, playing fields and senior centers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

The former Prince Andrew was moved to Sandringham, with his brother the King using his own money to provide his upkeep and accommodation.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Or they may cut back on building repairs and other upkeep to reduce expenses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

And what kind of upkeep is required inside and outside of the home?

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026

And again, since no animal now stole, it was unnecessary to fence off pasture from arable land, which saved a lot of labour on the upkeep of hedges and gates.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell


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