keep house
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As those homely implements suggest, “Terce” focuses on the work of people not often celebrated in liturgy: those who keep house, cultivate gardens, nurture children.
From New York Times ● Jan. 19, 2024
While daddy’s gone, Fran — despite the flu she’s suffering from — is reminded to buy groceries and keep house for the summer people, such roustabout work being the family’s main source of income.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 18, 2015
Bivens said residents should remain “alert and vigilant,” report suspicious activity, lock doors and keep house exteriors well lit.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 18, 2014
"This growth in supply is likely to continue into 2014 and should help to keep house price inflation under control as we move forward."
From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2014
I couldn’t help thinking that if all Grandpa needed was a housekeeper, Aunt Loma could keep house for him now.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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