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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Summit speakers explored the current landscape of business and industry across health care, child care, education, manufacturing and development sectors, by discussing trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the region’s economy.—
Marianne Love,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026 -
But even without a health plan, people will still need medical care.—
Blake Farmer,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Ross, who was one of several federal agents involved in the arrest, initially drew his service weapon, but holstered the gun after Muñoz-Guatemala stopped his car and raised his hands, according to the affidavit.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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The deadly shooting of a 37-year-old woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in a residential neighborhood in south Minneapolis has brought back painful memories of another high-profile incident in which a civilian died at the hands of a law enforcement officer.—
Jonah Kaplan,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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These features are further enhanced by technology that adapts to individual preferences, such as smart shower controls and lighting systems tailored to each user.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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These product missteps have been further compounded by broader operational issues in the areas of marketing, supply chain and corporate cost controls.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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Nor are they provided with their own sets of keys to access infirmaries, clinics, housing units and psych wards.—
Mary Buser,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Measles, tetanus, pertussis, and mumps appeared on exams, not in hospital wards.—
Krutika Kuppalli,
STAT,
12 Jan. 2026
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The $6 billion hedge fund firm, which trades credit relative value opportunities, has built up large stakes in several trusts, often with the aim of overhauling the boards in order to drive change and slash the large NAV discounts.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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Raechel Badalamenti, an attorney representing the trusts, said her clients settled with the lender.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Custodies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custodies. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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