care of

idiom

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

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Under the care of a veterinarian, Naya received an oral flea and tick treatment designed to kill the mites and is expected to recover fully, according to Newsweek. Luke Chinman, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025 Jack Waddell, a former opera singer who became a beloved and revered vocal coach for such Broadway stars as Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jessica Vosk and Brandon Victor Dixon, died January 1 at his home in Bloomington, Illinois, under the care of friends. Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025 This support is essential in managing the care of elderly relatives during the aftermath of a wildfire. Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 Be sure to take good care of your veneers and oral health to avoid problems. Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 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 17 Jan. 2025.

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