care of

phrase

: at the address of
You can write to him care of his fan club.

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Diego, the charming bartender and sommelier, will take good care of you! — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Special shout-outs to the staging (care of director Anne Kauffman) and the performances—Crystal Finn and Izabel Mar in particular. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026 Eagles running back Saquon Barkley has amassed 64 credits care of his DirecTV and Nationwide commitments. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026 The climbers were then hoisted to safety by the helicopter and transferred to the care of waiting emergency services. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for care of

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“Care of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/care%20of. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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