in/into care

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British

—used to describe children who are being cared for by a government organization because their parents have died or are unable to care for them properly

The children had to be taken into care because of parental failure.

The youngest child was in care for several years.

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Both Seago and O’Donnell described pregnancy centers as filling a gap in care for women who live in rural or otherwise underserved areas. — Emily Brindley health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026 For patients starting their lupus journey today, both experts say one of the most powerful steps is becoming an active partner in care. — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 13 Mar. 2026 These caregivers, often family members, contributed about $600 billion in care in 2021, AARP said. — Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026 Those on 17 to 24 milligrams averaged 190 days in care compared to 90 days for those on 8 milligrams or less. — Rachel French, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in/into care

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“In/into care.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%2Finto%20care. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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