care of

idiom

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

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More than four years after 85-year-old Sandy Brooks died under the care of Landmark of Richton Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, his family received news that a jury awarded them $5.5 million in a wrongful death lawsuit brought on his behalf. Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025 The violent moments stay with you, not just because of their shock value, but because Hitchcock executes them with the care of a Flemish artist painting the triptych for a cathedral altar. Tom Gliatto, People.com, 13 June 2025 Fewer opportunities exist for dads even as gender roles continue to evolve and men spend more time on the care of their children. Lynda Lin Grigsby, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025 Authorities arrived at the scene after the burglars fled and safely brought Macklemore’s kids to the care of another family member. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 10 June 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 24 Jun. 2025.

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