in/into care
idiom
British
—used to describe children who are being cared for by a government organization because their parents have died or are unable to care for them properly
The children had to be taken into care because of parental failure.
The youngest child was in care for several years.
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Without them, family members may not have the necessary legal standing to make decisions for you, potentially causing delays or complications in care.
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Darren T. Case, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
This event is set to bring together Black myeloma specialists, doctors, and patients to discuss the latest advancements in care, including CAR-T and bispecific therapies, while addressing disparities in access.
—Oumou Fofana, Essence, 27 Feb. 2025
Instead of an anniversary documentary, Alcamo made Ted & Noel, a 25-minute doc that is both a moving testament to Brown and Glynn’s 50-year love story and an eye-opening account of the abuse some LGBTQ+ elders face in care facilities.
—Billy McEntee, Them, 24 Feb. 2025
While heavy houses are better for earthquakes, lighter ones are better for flooding, says Taku Hibino, the CEO of Hibinosekkei, an architecture firm specializing in care facilities for children and other vulnerable groups.
—Natalie Donback, TIME, 17 Feb. 2025
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Darren T. Case, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
This event is set to bring together Black myeloma specialists, doctors, and patients to discuss the latest advancements in care, including CAR-T and bispecific therapies, while addressing disparities in access.
—Oumou Fofana, Essence, 27 Feb. 2025
Instead of an anniversary documentary, Alcamo made Ted & Noel, a 25-minute doc that is both a moving testament to Brown and Glynn’s 50-year love story and an eye-opening account of the abuse some LGBTQ+ elders face in care facilities.
—Billy McEntee, Them, 24 Feb. 2025
While heavy houses are better for earthquakes, lighter ones are better for flooding, says Taku Hibino, the CEO of Hibinosekkei, an architecture firm specializing in care facilities for children and other vulnerable groups.
—Natalie Donback, TIME, 17 Feb. 2025
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“In/into care.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%2Finto%20care. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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