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The DJ, producer and founder of the longtime L.A. record label Stones Throw, who performs as Peanut Butter Wolf, was looking after his daughter’s bearded dragon, Sweet Pea, for the afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

Holly said her boyfriend had been in the property at the time, looking after the house while she was away with her children.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

A young woman whom Bornali had never met, helped with food, cleaning and looking after her 60 surviving goats.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

"No one" is looking after the unaccompanied minors at the site, said his 17-year-old daughter, sitting next to him.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

She also knew that, because of his having just the one hand, he needed special looking after.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns




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