as in care
responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something
the government department having custody of all official state gifts
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Pet the gentle animals, learn about their care, and shop for ultra-soft alpaca fleece products, like socks, gloves, and scarves.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025 -
Eliana, a 33 year-old nurse in the hospital’s plastic surgery department, was among the mothers who gave birth in the past week, entrusting her own colleagues with her care under fire.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
20 June 2025
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“Custodies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custodies. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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