care of

idiom

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

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The dog is currently under the care of Ollie's Angels Animal Rescue, and has been since Dec. 2023. Kelli Bender, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025 Police noted that the children’s health has improved while under the care of medical proffesionals. Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025 Donations can be mailed to The Archie Moore Memorial Fund in care of the Ramona H.E.A.R.T. Mural Project at 18401 Rangeland Road, Ramona, CA 92065. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025 The drowning, which happened on May 12, took place at the Kiser family home in Chandler, a suburb of Phoenix, while Trigg and his newborn brother were under the care of their father Brady Kiser. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2025 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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