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in the care of

Idioms  
  1. see in charge, def. 3.


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But by the time the trial ends and a decision is made on the children's fate, they would have spent years in the care of their adopted parents in Singapore.

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

Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally apologised for the "pain, trauma and stigma" caused to those affected, saying there was deep shame it had happened to people "in the care of Christian communities".

From Barron's Jul. 2, 2026

The third boy is in the care of the local authority.

From BBC Apr. 25, 2026

‘Let him do so, if he wishes. He may walk a little in the care of his friends.’

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien

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