mother-in-law
Example Sentences
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The invitation came from my cousin’s mother-in-law, a vivacious, talkative Michigander who was absolutely thrilled that I was swinging through Kalamazoo.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
"My mother-in-law and I noticed that the patient did not seem to be moving," she said.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
His mother-in-law, Choi Eun-soon, was sentenced to one year in prison for forging financial documents in a real estate deal.
From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026
The chapters fly at the reader in column-length bursts, and the perspective bops about from that of our heroine to neighborhood gossips, savvy editors and that unforgettable mother-in-law.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026
Lady Constance turned her fake smile to her mother-in-law.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
