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 The couple’s younger son and the child’s body are currently in the care of relatives, according to CBS News. Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024 At their arraignment in a San Jose courtroom, Judge Hector Ramon revised those bail amounts to $250,000 and $200,000, and issued a protective order barring them from having any contact with their child, who is in the care of a grandparent. Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 9 May 2024 Emma was hospitalized for two years, and Goldberg and her brother were left in the care of other relatives. Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024 When mom has a nervous breakdown at work and goes to Thailand for a meditation retreat, Tanya Crandell (Simone Joy Jones) and her siblings find themselves in the care of a babysitter, the stern and elderly Mrs. Sturak (Oscar nominee June Squibb). Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 26 Mar. 2024 Just 18 months later, Diane Elizabeth died following a tragic accident in a pool while in the care of a nanny. Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 3 Mar. 2024 The Humane Society named the survivors Luke and Leia, leaving them in the care of their medical team. Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 26 Feb. 2024 Accompanied by experienced translators fluent in their language, patients find themselves in the care of not just dentists but compassionate allies. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024 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

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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 16 May. 2024.

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