care of

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

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The agreement also stipulates that UCLA hospitals may not engage in gender-affirming medical care of any kind for minors, despite California laws that recognize the right to access gender-affirming care and protections for those who provide it. Robin Abcarian, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025 Meanwhile, Dan had also taken over care of the couple’s children. Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025 Dan provided the best lawn care of my life. Jed Brewer, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025 Taking good care of your pets can go beyond buying them treats and sweaters. Allison Anna Tait, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 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 11 Nov. 2025.

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