upkeep
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He was also worried about the upkeep of the path once it is built.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
She didn’t want to deal with the upkeep or cost and didn’t care that it meant her forehead wrinkles would return, her muscles unfreezing to their natural, 40-something state.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
HOA fees have been rising with inflation and the upkeep costs of older buildings, making it tougher for consumers to buy condos.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
That pushes road and bridge upkeep costs onto future drivers and general taxpayers.
From Salon • May 13, 2026
Landlords filled the apartment complexes through government housing programs and cut back on upkeep, allowing the complexes to fall into disrepair.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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