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caretaker

[kair-tey-ker] / ˈkɛərˌteɪ kər /
NOUN
person who maintains something
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Some communities have strong cultural traditions dictating who should fill the caretaker role — in many cases, that’s the eldest daughter.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

He was survived by his wife and stepdaughter, and was the primary caretaker for his elderly parents at the time of his death, department officials said last year.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

A woman wrote to the caretaker of a collapsed apartment building in Caraballeda, one of the worst-hit areas, about 40 kilometers from Caracas, to say she was still alive, volunteer rescuer Daniel Pino told AFP.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 2026

If a child isn’t acting exactly how a parent or caretaker would prefer at any moment, is that the barrier where our love for them ceases, even momentarily?

From Salon Jun. 28, 2026

To his surprise, the caretaker shrugged and took the bag.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

Though a brace was used, it became clear to Crimson’s caretakers that his paw couldn’t bear weight.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 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

This sophisticated network is what can get the goods you order to your doorstop in hours, and it provides flexibility for workers who have irregular schedules such as college students and home caretakers.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Because of outstanding leases, third-party caretakers were getting one final season to manage 3,500-odd acres, “through 2026,” added Kiernan, in the announcement.

From Slate Apr. 20, 2026

The grumpy old men caretakers had used her room for storage, but now it was clean and neat.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn




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