care of

idiom

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

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Now under the care of Jeff and Julie Prince, the beloved local watering hole has been refreshed and renovated, drawing in both longtime regulars and newcomers. Debby Rice, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026 Care Requirements Taking care of asparagus is all about providing the proper conditions, from water and light to soil and fertilizer. Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026 Contentious contract talks between a major health care provider in Connecticut and a high-profile insurer remain unresolved weeks after the existing coverage agreement expired, leaving the future care of as many as 15,000 in limbo and patients caught in the middle of the dispute. Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026 Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine focused on the medical and surgical care of the eyes, while vitreoretinal surgery includes procedures that treat conditions like retinal detachment. Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 19 Feb. 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 2 Mar. 2026.

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