Examples of in the care of in a Sentence
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The Tepes’ children, ages 4 and 1, are now in the care of relatives, the couple’s brother-in-law, Rob Misleh, told CNN.
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Holly Yan, CNN Money, 2 Jan. 2026
For now, the child will remain in the care of Child and Family Services until he can be placed in a safe environment.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
The dog is in the care of Los Angeles County Animal Services, with neither a license tag nor a microchip.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Her children are 5 and 6 years old, and in the care of Ehnes-Giles’ family.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 29 Dec. 2025
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Holly Yan, CNN Money, 2 Jan. 2026
For now, the child will remain in the care of Child and Family Services until he can be placed in a safe environment.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
The dog is in the care of Los Angeles County Animal Services, with neither a license tag nor a microchip.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Her children are 5 and 6 years old, and in the care of Ehnes-Giles’ family.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 29 Dec. 2025
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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 Jan. 2026.
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