in the care of

idiom

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

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Determined to find answers, Xavier sets out to locate Teri, leaving his children in the care of fellow agent Nicole Robinson (Krys Marshall). Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026 This sweet 6-year-old pup has been in the care of the Arizona Humane Society since January of this year after he was rescued as an injured stray. Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026 After the woman failed to pick up the dog following a 10-day hold period, it was placed in the care of the nonprofit Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas. Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026 Spending time in the care of pets offers the wonderful potential of slowing down the hectic pace of modern life. Bill Strickland, Parents, 8 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2026.

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