as in custody
responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something
gave the guardianship of his estate to his children has guardianship of the dogs while I'm in the hospital
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Noun
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Both men face felonious breaking and entering charges and remain in custody at the Hamilton County Justice Center.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Aug. 2025 -
This is being investigated as a homicide, but police said there is no one in custody at this time.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
24 Aug. 2025
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One of Guevara’s children relies on him for long-term medical care, according to the ACLU.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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People with symptoms should seek medical care as soon as possible, health officials said.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Guardianship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guardianship. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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