care of

phrase

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

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The Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the final resting place of Saint Francis, who founded the Franciscan Order and continually championed peace, fraternity, and care of the natural world. Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile, Spanish law requires that unaccompanied minors remain under the care of the state and cannot be summarily detained or deported. Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Sep. 2026 After Hallet dies in a misguided clinic bust care of a banishing spell gone awry, the whole Owens clan is nearly destroyed. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026 Right now, our absolute priority is the safety, well-being, and care of everyone involved. Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 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 19 Sep. 2026.

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