in the care of
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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
Evidence showed that Preston "had a happy, settled, content life for the first nine months of his life in the care of foster parents who clearly loved him deeply".
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
This was not entirely true, of course, since in theory Penelope could have left Cassiopeia in the care of Margaret or one of the other housemaids.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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