in the care of

idiom

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

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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 Espino was arrested by Anaheim police following a 911 call, leaving Minor I.H. in the care of her father. Scott Schwebke, Orange County Register, 24 Feb. 2025 The boy was placed in the care of his grandmother, authorities said. Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2025 The infant and 4-year-old were taken to the hospital for medical evaluation and placed in the care of child protection. Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 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 13 Mar. 2025.

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