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caretaker

[kair-tey-ker] / ˈkɛərˌteɪ kər /
NOUN
person who maintains something
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Other research has advanced Nicastro’s work, including studies that paired a cat’s meows directly with their caretaker instead of random participants.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

As long as no new government is sworn into office, the departing CDU state premier would continue to govern in a caretaker capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 7, 2026

Keegan was appointed England's caretaker manager for a four-game period after Glenn Hoddle was sacked in February 1999.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

In this case, he was unknown to your friend and, even though she needed help from a caretaker, she was taking a risk inviting this man into her home.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

The caretaker talked the whole time and then I saw the director.

From "The Stranger" by Albert Camus

Schwartz and Vitale, for instance, are hoping to finalize a study soon that looks at how cats may greet their caretakers — or express a form of sadness or confusion when they leave.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 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

Yes, women are more likely to be unpaid caretakers.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

Under BlueCo's leadership, Chelsea have won two major honours - the Conference League and Club World Cup - and have now reached three finals under eight managers, including caretakers and interims.

From BBC Apr. 26, 2026

There, unknown to any of the caretakers, was a small broken window.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn




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