care of

idiom

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

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After turning the ball over far too often in their previous two games, leading to losses, the Hornets took much better care of it against the Wizards. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 24 Dec. 2025 Proper washing and care of your sheets can also extend their life. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025 Kyle has a daughter, Chloe, who is under the care of Todd and Julie and has regularly appeared on the reality show over the years. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025 The child is now under the care of other relatives. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 18 Dec. 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 1 Jan. 2026.

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