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father-in-law

[fah-ther-in-law] / ˈfɑ ðər ɪnˌlɔ /




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John scored quarter-zip sweaters for himself and his father-in-law, and his wife splurged on a tweed jacket for Christmas Day.

From Los Angeles Times

He was mourned by his father-in-law as a person beloved by the community.

From BBC

My friend had had just rewatched the video on her phone after spending eight hours at the hospital with her father-in-law who was in the midst of a frightening health event.

From Los Angeles Times

I have questions: What type of policy did your father-in-law have?

From MarketWatch

He consulted his father-in-law, a naturalist, who broke the news to him: “Ladybugs are like cockroaches, but with better presentation.”

From The Wall Street Journal