in the care of

idiom

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

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On display While the ring was in the care of the British Museum, it was displayed temporarily for public viewing. Manuela López Restrepo, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025 Maurice Haynes was diagnosed with terminal tonsil cancer last October, and is currently in the care of St Giles Hospice. Bailey Richards, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025 Their son Almog, now 3, has been in the care of relatives since the assault. Associated Press, TIME, 22 Feb. 2025 However, many pointed out that the children, though very young, were still in the care of their father—a parent with equal responsibility. Annabelle Canela, Parents, 4 Mar. 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 29 Mar. 2025.

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