in the care of

idiom

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

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In its ensuing investigation, detectives learned the five dogs were allegedly in the care of Martin Martinez, 60, and had escaped from a nearby property and attacked Renguul, the PCSD reports. Kc Baker, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025 Sullivan was evacuated to safety following the fire but the male occupant, who had suffered smoke inhalation and exposure to the fire, had to be assisted from the home by Waterbury Fire Department personnel and was placed in the care of emergency medical services, police said. Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2025 The 3-year old was placed in the care of other family members, the release said. Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025 The man was rescued from the home by Waterbury Fire Department personnel who placed him in the care of emergency medical services. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 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 17 Apr. 2025.

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