in the care of

idiom

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

Examples of in the care of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Given up by his mother at birth, Gonzales grew up in the care of his grandparents in a small cinderblock house near Bandera, where his grandfather worked as a ranch hand. Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024 Tucker's son is safe and in the care of a relative. Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 23 June 2024 The dogs are now in the care of Southern States Bully Rescue, according to The Acadiana Advocate. Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 7 June 2024 She was transported to an area hospital and left in the care of DCF, according to police. Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 6 May 2024 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 7 Jul. 2024.

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