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sister-in-law

[sis-ter-in-law] / ˈsɪs tər ɪnˌlɔ /




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Crossover expert Paulo Szot was stylish as Signor Naccarelli, Fabrizio’s father, and Kelly Guerra had a fine Sondheim-esque number as Franca, Fabrizio’s embittered sister-in-law.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Her sister-in-law, Millicent Sedra, also spoke and scolded women who expect husbands to share housework.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

Kelce's sister-in-law and Queer Eye star Antoni Porowski, a friend to the couple, have evaded questions, too.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The brother and sister-in-law of the late Virginia Giuffre also echoed the call in an interview with the BBC's Newsnight programme.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

“My wife and sister-in-law have heart trouble and I'll assure you had this horrifying program been fatal to either of them the Columbia Company would have had to answer for it.”

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow




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