care of

idiom

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

Examples of care of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Moreover, nearly one-third of all Florida counties are already without an OB/GYN, and finding maternal care of any kind will only become harder. Lois Frankel, Sun Sentinel, 23 June 2024 Moms in mental distress are less likely to take great care of a newborn or go to the doctor themselves and are more likely to abuse substances or contemplate self-harm. Jennifer Brookland, Detroit Free Press, 19 June 2024 There are three agencies responsible for the care of people with mental health disabilities living in nursing homes — the Department of Social Services, the Department of Health and Senior Services and the Department of Mental Health. Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2024 The animals aren’t ready for new homes, but the Adams County SPCA, which planned to close for a few days to deal with the matter, was seeking donations to help cover the care of the animals. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 18 June 2024 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 7 Jul. 2024.

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