care of

phrase

: at the address of
You can write to him care of his fan club.

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Bittersweet is the right word because Alex was so good to my son and took such good care of him. Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 Isom-McDaniel said the hospital has been taking great care of him. Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026 The drowning occurred on July 17 while Bruce, the English Bulldog, was staying in the care of Camp Canine, according to the Santa Barbara Police Department. Noe Padilla, USA Today, 20 July 2026 But to be at a certain level and still be committed to excellence, and also do it in a way that’s kind, fair, equitable, that prioritizes the care of Black people. Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for care of

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“Care of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/care%20of. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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