in the care of
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These letters have been in the care of a Catholic priest, and also of my lawyer.
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At the funeral directors' trial, the jury was told that Albie was in the care of Elkin and Bell at that time.
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But a few days after making that promise, Danny was placed in the care of a family called the Finnegans while Pili stayed at the group home.
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Approximately half of the Oxbridge offer-holders at LAE this year have been eligible for free school meals, in the care of a local authority, or are young carers.
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She believes Regina is currently in the care of Renteria's parents but BBC News has been unable to verify this.
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