care of

phrase

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

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In the film, Robin Hood (Jackman), who feels cursed after leading a life of violent crime, is gravely wounded in a battle and seeks a chance at salvation while under the care of the mysterious Sister Brigid (Jodie Comer). Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Approximately a trillion dollars taken from the care of poor and disabled people, and roughly a trillion handed to the richest households in the country. Steve Way, Time, 27 July 2026 The children were then under the care of the babysitter’s spouse. Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2026 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 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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