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caretaker

[kair-tey-ker] / ˈkɛərˌteɪ kər /
NOUN
person who maintains something
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Lampard's reputation was bruised after a 12-month battle at Everton and a brief caretaker spell at Chelsea, where he won once in 11 games.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Polls show most Peruvians back Velarde, who is seen as a steady caretaker in a country with deep resentment of politicians.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

“I saw him as the caretaker and it was sort of this romantic thing,” says Burden.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Being a child or caretaker, or holding power of attorney, does not make it ethical or lawful to transfer property into one’s own name.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Harry planned his excursion carefully, because he had been caught out of bed and out-of-bounds by Filch the caretaker in the middle of the night once before, and had no desire to repeat the experience.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling




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