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parents-in-law

  • plural
    of parent-in-law.
    parent-in-law
    noun
    the father or mother of one's spouse.

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Roxanne lived in a double-wide trailer with her husband, plus her parents-in-law and brother-in-law.

From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2026

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

But do not threaten to withhold your grandchild from your parents-in-law over the dog.

From Slate ● Jan. 5, 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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