care of

idiom

: at the address of
You can write to him care of his fan club.

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Alpha Genesis is responsible for the maintenance, feeding, and veterinary care of monkeys at its primary facility in Yemassee. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024 Thank you to the Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA and all who have been taking such good care of her! Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 In the meantime, Queen Camilla is resting privately at home under the care of her doctors. Janine Henni, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024 Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, and Peru also have laws ensuring the comprehensive care of people with rare diseases. Bymyriam Vidal Valero, science.org, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for care of 

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“Care of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/care%20of. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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