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mother-in-law

[muhth-er-in-law] / ˈmʌð ər ɪnˌlɔ /




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My mother-in-law wasn’t one for raunch; she probably just thought the onesie was silly and cute.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Pastor Ezra Jin was just finishing dinner with his elderly mother-in-law in the Chinese city of Beihai last October when more than a dozen police appeared at the door.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

She said she finally understands why her mother-in-law “fell apart” when Biggs told her they were getting married.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Don’t miss: ‘I am her scapegoat’: My mother-in-law squandered all her money.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

But my mother-in-law is a stubborn woman and she did not let it pass.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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