upkeep
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That pushes road and bridge upkeep costs onto future drivers and general taxpayers.
From Salon • May 13, 2026
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
He said annual upkeep now costs between £25,000 and £30,000.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
A room over, dozens of production staffers work to upkeep a livestream set where popular “WoW” social media influencers act as play-by-play broadcasters, discussing strategy.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 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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