in/into care
idiom
British
—used to describe children who are being cared for by a government organization because their parents have died or are unable to care for them properly
The children had to be taken into care because of parental failure.
The youngest child was in care for several years.
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Nonetheless, other forms of intake, such as dogs seized or born in care, have risen, adding approximately 7,000 more dogs compared to the previous year.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
Disruptions in care can be life-threatening for those in recovery
The loss of coverage also affects access to other types of health care, potentially forcing patients to make risky trade-offs.
—Kim Krisberg, NPR, 16 Sep. 2024
In many cases, these new approaches are uprooting decades-long healthcare oligopolies, payment structures and disparities in care.
—Seth Joseph, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Zoch believes the evidence strongly supports further state investment in care.
—Rachel M. Cohen, Vox, 30 Oct. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
Disruptions in care can be life-threatening for those in recovery
The loss of coverage also affects access to other types of health care, potentially forcing patients to make risky trade-offs.
—Kim Krisberg, NPR, 16 Sep. 2024
In many cases, these new approaches are uprooting decades-long healthcare oligopolies, payment structures and disparities in care.
—Seth Joseph, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Zoch believes the evidence strongly supports further state investment in care.
—Rachel M. Cohen, Vox, 30 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for in/into care
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“In/into care.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%2Finto%20care. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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