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caretaker

[kair-tay-ker] / ˈkɛərˌteɪ kər /


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The family was flying with the children’s caretaker, Anita Maria Cetina, and friends Rachael Reed and Charmi Fehr, according to a joint statement from the families.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

She speaks mainly Spanish and is the primary caretaker for her husband, Nemorio, who is blind.

From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026

Former United midfielder Carrick, who took over in January initially as caretaker manager, seemed to blank his players at full-time before heading over to the United fans.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

On Jan. 17, 2024, Von Ferdinand told a caretaker who was supposed to come to the home that her services were no longer needed because Jett had died in Mexico, according to Stephan.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

If the caretaker had looked more closely, in fact, he would have seen that the kitchen counters were somewhat shinier than they should have been in an empty house.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien

In preparation for their arrival, Zoo Atlanta has renovated its panda facilities and assembled a team of animal caretakers.

From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2026

No caretakers and no urn—just a statute of the god, the flowers and the street.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

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

At this new Mommy and Me tennis class, caretakers aren’t just dropping off their kids — they are dropping into the game and staging their own personal comeback stories.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026

People went into Level 4 areas all the time at the Institute, particularly the civilian animal caretakers.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston


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