care of

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

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But most people were not under the care of a private physician, and tuberculosis surveillance was a way to ensure that the largely immigrant poor living in the tenement districts got referrals to clinics, nourishment and, if necessary, isolation. Amy Lauren Fairchild, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025 As Francis remains under the care of medical professionals, key decisions and public engagements will be handled by senior Vatican officials. William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025 Tice was fortunate to be under the care of Dr. Carlos Esquivel, an early advocate for offering liver transplants to sick babies and toddlers. Erin Clack, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025 Consumers have also gotten used to taking better care of their teeth, Dama said, noting that the next big thing in oral care is water flossers. Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 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 23 Mar. 2025.

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