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caretaker

[kair-tey-ker] / ˈkɛərˌteɪ kər /
NOUN
person who maintains something
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She slumps over a cloth in the arms of a caretaker with her eyes closed, but rouses when another person brings her what appears to be raw meat.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 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

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

He started up the winding stairs inside, only to be stopped at a ticket booth by some caretaker who yelled at him in Italian.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

For generations college trustees were primarily institutional caretakers focused on preservation and continuity.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 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

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

At one point, they were kicked out of the Austrian refugee program and became homeless until a Catholic priest took them in and made them caretakers of a medieval church.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 7, 2026

He drove into Longwood, stopped at the caretakers house, and went inside.

From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech




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