1
as in to watch
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
will you care for the lawn while we're gone?
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2
as in to nurse
to attend to the needs and comforts of
he is caring for his mother while she's sick
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3
as in to accept
to have a favorable opinion of
I don't really care for what you're doing with that dog
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as in to want
to wish to have
I don't particularly care for rice cereal, but I'll eat it
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as in to prefer
to show partiality toward
she generally doesn't care for war movies
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For those who watched the latest episodes and couldn't get enough of the era's decadent decor, this Christmas tree theme is for you.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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Notably, the data center business - which is the company’s most closely watched segment - achieved $3.5 billion in sales, a significant leap from $1.59 billion in Q3 2023, and well above forecasts.Trefis Team, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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But Mamá Elena is still nursing an old grudge against Pedro’s rich, ruthless father (Mauricio García Lozano).Judy Berman, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
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Denver nursed a one-point lead into and throughout the fourth until the Clippers took a 96-94 lead with 3:04 remaining on a memorably bad Murray turnover.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2024
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Vice President Kamala Harris refused to accept any responsibility for the inflation that has devastated the middle-class and lower-income groups.Richard Stacy, The Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2024
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Trending Nationally In concession speech, Kamala Harris says US must accept election results while urging supporters to keep fighting Donald Trump has sweeping plans for a second administration.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Madigan-Curtis also sees a way forward for any business that wants to build trust in its climate reporting.Nick Rockel, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
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Even with this common sense stowed away somewhere in our brains, gracious hosts can't help but want everything to be as close to perfect as possible for their guests (yes, even in the rooms no one will enter).Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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Slimy slugs and snails are thriving in Los Angeles, California and appear to prefer urban life.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Though assembly isn’t exactly a breeze, the tree looks great in a room full of houseplants, and the individual branches can be popped in or out depending on your or your cats’ preferences—there are enough to cover the whole tree, or just partially, as my cats Circe and Scylla prefer.Medea Giordano, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Hungarian leader's remarks came while protests erupted outside Georgia's Parliament on Monday night, with demonstrators demanding a new vote supervised by international observers.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
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The workers have now filed for an official election supervised by the federal government.Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 Oct. 2024
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Bucks like to bed on a ridge or bench, watching for does and scent-checking scrapes below.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Beyond the substance, foreign viewers also like the drama.Laura Kelly, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Have a great day, drive safely, and enjoy the ride, as the future looks nice and bright – Tony the Car Guy.Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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And to celebrate Over the Garden Wall’s milestone, McHale and his team created a three-minute short for fans to enjoy.Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Care (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/care%20%28for%29. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.
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