parent-in-law
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The reduced, fine sister-in-law, with no desire to care for an aged parent-in-law, counseled: "Lucy, whatever you do, don't marry and break up the home!"
From The Tobacco Tiller A Tale of the Kentucky Tobacco Fields by Hackley, Sarah Bell
But you won’t mind my saying you are about the most imprudent parent-in-law elect I ever heard or read of.”
From Forging the Blades A Tale of the Zulu Rebellion by Mitford, Bertram
Your Peggy will protect you, an' your footure parent-in-law himse'f acquits you of everything except bein' an eediot.
From Faro Nell and Her Friends Wolfville Stories by Dunton, W. Herbert
Roxanne lived in a double-wide trailer with her husband, plus her parents-in-law and brother-in-law.
From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2026
Mr Yousaf also spoke of the weeks that his parents-in-law were under siege in Gaza after the conflict broke out in October.
From BBC ● Jan. 18, 2024
My mother, parents-in-law and siblings still call it home.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 19, 2023
So, if you want to keep the peace at the next family gathering with your parents-in-law, better go for the boring period!
From Washington Post ● Mar. 17, 2023
I went home to my parents-in-law and husband and son.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
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