extended care
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of extended care
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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Gifting should only happen after parents have thoroughly stress-tested their own retirement plan for various scenarios including needs for extended care.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 27, 2026
Most mammals provide extended care for their young.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 27, 2026
We are facing either imminent relocation to a distant part of the city, a premature placement in an extended care facility — or homelessness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2023
“Because of the early delivery, medical bills, and extended care needed for baby Josephine, I am humbly pleading for any help for this little family.”
From Washington Post ● Feb. 6, 2023
While it is relatively easy to get treatment soon after an incident, setting up extended care has been more difficult, Mr. Zaid said.
From New York Times ● Aug. 24, 2022
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