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 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 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

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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 4 May. 2024.

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