in the care of

phrase

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

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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 Meanwhile, the two children, who are 6 and 7, were placed in the care of family services as efforts are being made to reunite them with relatives, according to The New York Times. David Chiu, PEOPLE, 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 The court ruled that the fish would remain in the care of their adopter. Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 13 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 28 Jul. 2026.

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