in the care of
phrase
: being looked after by
The boys were in the care of their grandparents.
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Police said the child was in the care of a babysitter when he or she was left in the car.
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David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
6 July 2026
In that case, Jeffery had reportedly exposed his genitals to a child who was in the care of the daycare his family ran, the outlets reported.
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Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
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David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
6 July 2026
In that case, Jeffery had reportedly exposed his genitals to a child who was in the care of the daycare his family ran, the outlets reported.
—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
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 6 Jul. 2026.
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