care of

idiom

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

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All four pups were previously under the care of AHeinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport based in De Soto. Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 13 Jan. 2026 Her work focuses on emerging infectious diseases, outbreak response, vaccine policy, and clinical care of complex infections. Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 12 Jan. 2026 Le Carré died in 2020, leaving his creative works in the care of his sons, who helm the production company the Ink Factory. Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026 Robbery – The taking of anything of value from the control, custody or care of another person by force or threat of force and/or by putting the victim in fear of immediate harm. Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 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 23 Jan. 2026.

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