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
Many also said that the care and feeding of Mr. Peltz was time-consuming.
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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
Beef that has been certified as Japanese Wagyu is from cows genetically linked to one of four specialized breeds, have been raised in Japan, and meet specific rules for care and feeding.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2023
See All Example Sentences for care and feeding
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
Beef that has been certified as Japanese Wagyu is from cows genetically linked to one of four specialized breeds, have been raised in Japan, and meet specific rules for care and feeding.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2023
See All Example Sentences for care and feeding
Recent Examples of Synonyms for care and feeding
Noun
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Strategic Survival In The Age Of AI Healthcare organizations are hesitant to invest in AI due to high upfront costs, ongoing expenses for system maintenance, and the need for continuous human oversight.—
James Lindsey,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Then, a family needs to budget for shelter, food and other monthly maintenance costs.—
Daniel Eduardo Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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In 2008, the county started working with the Alexander Company, a Wisconsin developer with a history of historic preservation and adaptive reuse.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2025
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The post-pandemic era calls for a balanced approach, prioritizing capital preservation alongside the pursuit of sustainable returns.—
Gianluca Sidoti,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Care and feeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/care%20and%20feeding. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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