care of

idiom

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

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Alonso, Tuma, and Muñozcano—despite all being men—showed a feminist approach to the care of our group during in-person sessions, literally feeding us and tending to our needs. Catherine Taft, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026 Charmking Compression Socks Taking care of your body while traveling is a luxury in my book, and compression socks are one of the smartest ways to do it. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026 De Araújo’s wins came care of Sundance’s annual awards ceremony, which played out via a live event at the Ray Theatre (and its last in Utah). Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 30 Jan. 2026 Robbery – The taking of anything of value from the control, custody or care of another person by force or threat of force and/or by putting the victim in fear of immediate harm. Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2026 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 4 Feb. 2026.

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