in the care of

idiom

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

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Based on the graphic novel of the same name by Isabel Greenberg, the upcoming adaptation follows a young bride named Cherry (scream queen Maika Monroe), whose husband (Amir El-Masry) deserts her in the care of the sexy Manfred (Nicholas Galitzine) and her maid, Hero (Emma Corrin). Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025 Just 18 months later, Diane Elizabeth died following a tragic accident in a pool while in the care of a nanny. Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025 Many want to make sure the Alvarado House, which dates back to the 1880s and is in the care of the Del Mar Historical Society, is included. Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025 Per New York’s Safe Haven Law, parents are allowed to legally and safely surrender newborns at hospitals, police precincts, or fire stations without facing criminal charges as long as the child is left in the care of responsible personnel. Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025 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 11 Nov. 2025.

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