How to Use upkeep in a Sentence

upkeep

noun
  • Once your car gets that old, the cost of upkeep can get very expensive.
  • The yard requires very little upkeep.
  • We sold our horse because we could no longer afford its upkeep.
  • Who is responsible for the upkeep of these buildings?
  • For the look of lawn grass, but not the upkeep, mondo is your plant.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2024
  • But the upkeep is simply too much, so the farm went up for sale last month.
    Mike Wagner, The Courier-Journal, 22 June 2023
  • Thomas has taken her concerns about the lack of upkeep at the Lowry to court.
    Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 15 Aug. 2024
  • Standon said the happiness the dogs bring him are worth the upkeep.
    Brittany Kasko, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2022
  • The consequences of kicking upkeep down the road have been acute.
    Daniella Silva, NBC News, 2 Sep. 2022
  • The dogs and the fencing are funded by the government, though their upkeep is not.
    Kate Brady, Washington Post, 13 Aug. 2023
  • The major upkeep might just be worth it for this stunning shade.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2023
  • The funds will be put towards the construction and upkeep of the center.
    Brandi Addison, Dallas News, 10 Sep. 2020
  • The town rents various parts of the park to the public and recreation leagues to help support the upkeep of park.
    Steven Goode, courant.com, 17 Apr. 2021
  • Revenue from the shop's sales will go toward the upkeep of the bridge, lighting the east side and the group's Code the Hoan initiative.
    Sarah Hauer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2021
  • When not in residence, the couple would rent the estate out to help pay for the upkeep.
    Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2020
  • And then there’s those adorable face folds, which demand upkeep.
    Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2024
  • One big lesson the county learned is trees need the same amount of upkeep as roads and buildings.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 July 2024
  • He’s left with the upkeep and taxes of the aging and grandiose property.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2022
  • Be prepared to spend more for upkeep as this is a dry clean-only coat.
    Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 23 Feb. 2024
  • This knife set is perfect for those who don't want to spend too much thinking about the upkeep of their knives.
    Erika Hardison, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2020
  • There’s nothing better than sitting by a fire, but the upkeep can be a pain.
    Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2022
  • Some may be into a little bit of a trim, but not all that psyched about the upkeep of taking all off.
    Kim Tranell, Seventeen, 21 Apr. 2021
  • And in contrast to fillers, which require constant upkeep, a facelift can last a decade or more.
    Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 23 July 2024
  • Her mother sold produce from their garden to pay for the upkeep.
    Sarah Hume, The Courier-Journal, 28 Nov. 2022
  • Metro has pushed for the creation of such a fund to cover future maintenance and upkeep of the rail line.
    Lori Aratani, Washington Post, 20 July 2022
  • In theory, Italy can use the oligarchs’ frozen bank accounts to help pay for the upkeep of the frozen villas and yachts.
    Stefano Pitrelli, Washington Post, 16 May 2022
  • The owner, Simone, had been pleased to hear from me, urging me to stay for a few weeks in exchange for upkeep.
    Frederick Kaufman, Harper's Magazine, 26 Feb. 2024
  • Rather than just the maintenance of one’s own unit, an owner is on the hook for the upkeep of common areas.
    Cameron Sperance, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Dec. 2021
  • While this is more costly, the upkeep and maintenance will be a lot easier over time.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2024
  • The upkeep is usually too much and cleaning the machine afterward always seemed like too much of a hassle.
    Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2024

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