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father-in-law

[fah-ther-in-law] / ˈfɑ ðər ɪnˌlɔ /




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He has visited with the president on numerous occasions and his father-in-law, Ronald Lauder, is a longtime friend of Trump.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

My late father-in-law loved orchids, and in his decadeslong passion he built and maintained two large greenhouses.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Melanie Griffin, from Penistone, in South Yorkshire, said her father-in-law had been going through a complex house sale with WB Pennine Solicitors when they found out about the issues with PM Law via social media.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Warsh’s father-in-law, Ronald Lauder, is a former classmate of Trump’s and a major Republican donor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

At breakneck speed Ashima knits sweater-vests for her father, her father-in-law, her brother, her three favorite uncles.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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