care of

idiom

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

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Also, provide normal care of monthly fertilizer applications and watering to keep the soil moist but not wet. Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026 Department of Human Services Contractor reacts The adult taking care of Ward worked for Fenwick Behavioral Services, according to the report. Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026 The child was placed under the care of authorities. Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025 Suffice it to say that a number of characters return, fans and critics loved the film, and Holland continues to take impeccable care of Peter Parker during his Marvel tour of duty. Lia Beck, Entertainment Weekly, 30 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 9 Jan. 2026.

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