upkeep
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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
Fix the fountain — perhaps with help from Project Restore L.A., a nonprofit doing good preservation work at City Hall — and arrange for its permanent upkeep.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
Financial advisers traditionally suggested setting aside 1% of a home’s value annually for upkeep, but many now argue that isn’t enough.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
The trustee would be tasked with paying the maintenance/HOA fees and property taxes, and other costs associated with its upkeep.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026
"Let me remind you," Barney Northrup said, "the rent here is cheaper than what your old house costs in upkeep."
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
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