in the care of

idiom

: being looked after by
The boys were in the care of their grandparents.

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The couple’s two children and dog are now in the care of relatives, the Tepes’ brother-in-law said. Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026 The couple's two young children were found physically unharmed and have since been in the care of extended family. Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026 The children have since been placed in the care of relatives. Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026 Police said the girls were placed in the care of Child Protective Services. Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 5 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the care of

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“In the care of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20care%20of. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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