Taking care vs Taking care of

Both 'taking care' and 'taking care of' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Taking care' is used when referring to the act of looking after someone or something, while 'taking care of' is used when specifying what or whom is being taken care of.

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Taking care

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to the act of looking after someone or something. It implies the action of providing assistance, support, or protection.

Examples:

She is very good at taking care of her younger siblings.
Taking care of your health is important.
He needs help with taking care of his garden.

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Finally, we are taking care to get rid of a number of bad, protectionist tendencies.
I like standing up for my team, you know? Taking care...
This is for taking care ofichi.
Don't worry, the universe is taking care.
The eyelids are carefully excised, taking care not to damage the cornea.
Then roll the gel sandwich, carrier side down, onto it, taking care to avoid bubbles.
The current standards must therefore be made more stringent taking care not condemn the European car industry.
The national and international sport organisations also have a particular responsibility in taking care that football grows in a healthy environment.
A little hollow is made in the top of each žlikrof, taking care not to tear the dough.
The applicant for the grant shall award contract to tenderers offering the best price-quality ratio, while taking care to avoid any conflict of interest.
New forms of governance must be created from international down to local level, taking care that everyone is involved.
I heard them talking about... "taking care" of her.
Set the syringe down carefully on the work-surface taking care not to touch the needle.
However, this year we are taking care to create some bridging financing in order to facilitate a gradual shift from one activity to another.
I also find it encouraging that the Commission is consequently taking care that EU legislation is being implemented.
The medium is prepared by adding the correct amount of stock solution to sterile distilled water, taking care that no infections occur.
The test results must be reported to the EPA or the European Commission, as appropriate, taking care to include all required information.
Add one anti-bumping granule and evaporate to near dryness in a waterbath or isomantle, taking care to collect the waste solvents.
There must also be greater flexibility and adaptability, always of course taking care to select activities that can be carried out.
If he's taking care not to damage the eyes, then line of sight is probably what's important to him.

Alternatives:

caring for
looking after

Taking care of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when specifying what or whom is being taken care of. It is followed by the object of care, such as a person, thing, or situation.