in the care of

idiom

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

Examples of in the care of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Since then, the 5-year-old husky has been in the care of the Stafford Veterinary Center — where donations can be sent directly. Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024 Winter was one of three Bay Area babies who died in a six-month span last year after being exposed to fentanyl while in the care of their parents. Scooty Nickerson, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024 The 5-month-old boy died following an incident while in the care of Straughter on Oct. 9, according to Reynoldsburg police. Lauren Liebhaber, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2024 Feeling adrift in a new city, Margaret’s resentment turns to anguish when their young son, Gus (Connor J. Gillman), vanishes at a crowded market while in the care of a new babysitter, Mercy (Ji-young Yoo). Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2024 The family insider adds that Bobbie Jean's 8-year-old daughter Bella is currently in the care of her grandmother Jane, who paid tribute to her late daughter on Saturday in a statement to TMZ. Melody Chiu, Peoplemag, 26 Dec. 2023 Now, four years later, the two have found themselves back in the care of AHS yet again through no fault of their own. The Arizona Republic, 22 Mar. 2024 But one key difference stands out: The Gaza Strip is surrounded by existing routes, in the care of staunch U.S. allies, by which a massive increase in aid could feasibly arrive by truck. Sammy Westfall, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024 Letter used by permission of the Arthur Miller Trust, in the care of the Wylie Agency LLC. Andrew Aoyama, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2024

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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 23 Apr. 2024.

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