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caretaker

[kair-tey-ker] / ˈkɛərˌteɪ kər /
NOUN
person who maintains something
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“I saw him as the caretaker and it was sort of this romantic thing,” says Burden.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Sushila Karki, 73, a former chief justice who had led the caretaker administration for six months, said the country's future lay in the hands of a younger generation.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Two suspects, a public health officer from Nyamira and a cemetery caretaker, have reportedly been arrested in connection with the matter, with others being questioned.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Since Callejas’ deportation, the children have been with a caretaker, and a judge has allowed their father more time with them, according to lawyers for both parents.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

He called C. J. Peters at Fort Detrick and told him that he had a monkey caretaker who was sick.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston