keep house
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“Me Time” is written and directed by John Hamburg, and his movie attempts to include domestic conversations that speak to the lives of men who keep house.
From New York Times • Aug. 25, 2022
There were no kitchens in the rooms, and maid service was provided, so the “temptation” to keep house was absent.
From Washington Post • Mar. 24, 2021
Staff kept girls in cottages and trained them to work and keep house.
From Washington Times • Feb. 1, 2020
"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
“No need of that. Beth and I can keep house perfectly well,” put in Amy, with an important air.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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