in the care of

idiom

: being looked after by
The boys were in the care of their grandparents.

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Days later, the Sentinel photographed him while in the care of SeaWorld Orlando. Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2025 But what happens if a player gets injured while in the care of a private trainer, meaning the club loses out on the player’s services and arguably has someone else to blame for it? Sarah Shephard, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025 Other children in the home were placed in the care of family members. Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025 Sixteen horses were rescued and placed in the care of the Oakdale Equine Rescue, which will provide medical attention, nutrition and rehabilitation. Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 23 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in the care of

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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 27 Feb. 2025.

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