care of

phrase

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

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The show follows a 50-year-old divorcee navigating the dating world while simultaneously juggling the care of her ailing parents and parenting her grow-up son. Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 8 July 2026 The Westminster Christian grad, 50, has long been linked to women who take serious care of their physiques. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026 All Sharks goalies will show improvement if the skaters in front of them take better care of the puck. Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 The Hallandale Beach Police Department said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE that a 2-year-old child died on Sunday, July 5, after being left inside the vehicle while under the care of their babysitter. Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 6 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 16 Jul. 2026.

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