in the care of

phrase

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

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Jackie has been in the care of the raptor center since July 17, when she was transferred following rescue by the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation's San Dimas Raptor Rescue team. Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026 Guatemala’s Public Ministry said the couple’s three children were placed in the care of extended family members after the killings, Reuters reported. Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 Two children under the age of 10 who were with the group have been placed in the care of family services, according to Balzer. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 22 July 2026 Two children under the age of 10 that were part of the group have been placed in the care of family services, said Balzer. Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 20 July 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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