upkeep
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That is partly because many see the bags as assets comparable to a work of art, she added, “where costs such as acquisition, insurance and upkeep are significant considerations.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
A lifelong animal lover, Kerry also has dogs, cats and a Siamese fighting fish called Gomez - but warned axolotls require careful upkeep.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
Each of these budget items might seem affordable, but upkeep and maintenance expenses add up.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
Others who can no longer afford the upkeep and fees have abandoned boats or hauled them away to be demolished.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
There was the cost of buying slaves and their upkeep on one hand and paying white workers meager but livable wages on the other.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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