in the care of
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The Kerr boys entered the foster system soon afterward, eventually landing in the care of a woman named Lisa McCarthy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
That is, your parents are being asked to give up their agency, financial independence, home, neighborhood, friends, church, and to place themselves in the care of your brother-in-law.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
Hidayat's son was eventually located and is currently in the care of social services.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
A reporting system that was originally designed to address intentional physical abuse now encourages people to report any perceived shortcoming in the care of children.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
Leave me in the care of that dodgy, despicable landlady?
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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