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care and maintenance

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noun

C M. commerce the state of a building, ship, machinery, etc, that is not in current use although it is kept in good condition to enable it to be quickly brought into service if there is demand for it

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“U.S. residents will continue to enjoy affordable pricing, while nonresidents will pay a higher rate to help support the care and maintenance of America’s parks,” according to the announcement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2026

“U. S. residents will continue to enjoy affordable pricing, while nonresidents will pay a higher rate to help support the care and maintenance of America’s parks,” the Interior Department said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 25, 2025

He continued: "It is wonderful to see responsible owners who are willing to invest in the care and maintenance of these important vestiges of Edinburgh's social history and giving them a sustainable long term use."

From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2025

Neighborhood stewards manage the sites' routine care and maintenance.

From Salon ● Apr. 4, 2023

The charges are intended to cover the expense of care and maintenance, and are therefore very moderate, and everybody is treated alike.

From Modern India by Curtis, William Eleroy

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