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Zak Showell, director of Shaldon Wildlife Trust, said it was a "huge success and a testament to the hard work that the team do looking after and caring for our animals."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Their mother, whom Jerry has been looking after, is dying, and there are medical bills that need to be straightened out.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Barbie Cominsky, who worked alongside Pommier at the agency, said she took a maternal approach to her models—both in looking after them and setting expectations for what it took to work in the industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

As Jim's health worsened, Kirsty would be up all day and night looking after him.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

She had spent the last ten years with Mrs. Rogers, looking after her, talking to her, driving her around.

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds




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