as in maintenance
the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition
devotes too much time to the care and feeding of her buggy computer
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Recent Examples of care and feeding
The new film is professionally made, well-acted, entertaining enough, and possessed of no earthly reason to exist aside from the care and feeding of intellectual property.
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Ty Burr, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2024
Many also said that the care and feeding of Mr. Peltz was time-consuming.
—Lauren Hirsch, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2024
Will Uncle Frank be solely responsible for the care and feeding of the pet?
—Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2024
Now between the Beast and the Edge of Hell, Edgar is responsible for the care and feeding of two boa constrictors, three pythons, two anacondas and one alligator named Clamp.
—Robert Trussell, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2024
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Ty Burr, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2024
Many also said that the care and feeding of Mr. Peltz was time-consuming.
—Lauren Hirsch, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2024
Will Uncle Frank be solely responsible for the care and feeding of the pet?
—Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2024
Now between the Beast and the Edge of Hell, Edgar is responsible for the care and feeding of two boa constrictors, three pythons, two anacondas and one alligator named Clamp.
—Robert Trussell, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2024
See All Example Sentences for care and feeding
Recent Examples of Synonyms for care and feeding
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Infrastructure: Transportation agencies document roads, bridges and tunnels to plan maintenance, identify structural issues and design improvements without disrupting traffic.—
Ronald Bisio,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Speakers will also present information about department programs that support fire prevention efforts, such as proper maintenance of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, and how to create an escape plan in the event of a fire, officials said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Laura Sharp, whose parents Byron and Beverly owned the rink in the ‘80s and ‘90s, expressed her gratitude for the new owners’ preservation of the place’s integrity.—
Rachael Oquendo,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2025
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Beyond preservation of cultural treasures, companies are creating 3D models to improve safety, reduce downtime, train and plan.—
Ronald Bisio,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“Care and feeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/care%20and%20feeding. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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