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caretaker

[kair-tey-ker] / ˈkɛərˌteɪ kər /
NOUN
person who maintains something
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The couple at the residence were in their 90s and usually had a caretaker with them.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 2026

Keegan was appointed England's caretaker manager for a four-game period after Glenn Hoddle was sacked in February 1999.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Related: ‘She wants him gone’: My friend took in a homeless man as a caretaker.

From MarketWatch Jul. 2, 2026

A woman wrote to the caretaker of a collapsed apartment building in Caraballeda, one of the worst-hit areas, about 40 kilometers from Caracas, to say she was still alive, volunteer rescuer Daniel Pino told AFP.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 2026

“Don’t be. It was not a party for young people. As caretaker, your grandfather would never drink, but I can’t vouch for the satyrs. We’ll have a proper party before you leave us.”

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

Barring caretakers, Derek McInnes had already made the worst start of any Rangers manager after three games - now it has stretched to four.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

This sophisticated network is what can get the goods you order to your doorstop in hours, and it provides flexibility for workers who have irregular schedules such as college students and home caretakers.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Because of outstanding leases, third-party caretakers were getting one final season to manage 3,500-odd acres, “through 2026,” added Kiernan, in the announcement.

From Slate Apr. 20, 2026

Law-enforcement officials often look at family members and caretakers first when property is transferred or wills and trust are changed.

From MarketWatch Mar. 30, 2026

The caretakers took their cards away, and the Kenyan police put them in jail.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau




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