daughter-in-law
noun
daugh·ter-in-law
ˈdȯ-tər-in-ˌlȯ 
ˈdȯ-tərn-
plural daughters-in-law
ˈdȯ-tər-zin-ˌlȯ
: the wife of one's son or daughter
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Survivors include his wife, Lindsay; his sons, Caspar and Sebastian; and his daughter-in-law, Danielle.
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Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Apr. 2024
King Charles began cancer treatment just weeks before his daughter-in-law, the Princess of Wales, did the same.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 26 Apr. 2024
Read More: Why Kate Middleton’s New Title Is of Historical Significance
At the same time, his daughter-in-law, Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, was also in hospital recovering from a planned abdominal surgery.
—Mallory Moench, TIME, 26 Apr. 2024
The King’s daughter-in-law, Kate Middleton, also recently announced her own cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy amid the ever-growing rumors surrounding her after stepping back from public appearances and royal duties.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2024
The men that George shoots at turn out to be cartel members who quickly escalate from trespassing to horse theft to kidnapping George’s son and daughter-in-law.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2024
Her Majesty has remained in close contact with her beloved daughter-in-law.
—Valentine Servant-Ulgu, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2024
My daughter-in-law thinks that if you are served a hot meal, you are allowed to begin eating it right away.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2024
An early poll highlights Democratic worries The congressman’s son and daughter-in-law, C.J. Gimenez and wife Tania Cruz-Gimenez, are the main consultants for Cordero-Stutz’s campaign.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2024
Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Apr. 2024
King Charles began cancer treatment just weeks before his daughter-in-law, the Princess of Wales, did the same.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 26 Apr. 2024
Read More: Why Kate Middleton’s New Title Is of Historical Significance
At the same time, his daughter-in-law, Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, was also in hospital recovering from a planned abdominal surgery.
—Mallory Moench, TIME, 26 Apr. 2024
The King’s daughter-in-law, Kate Middleton, also recently announced her own cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy amid the ever-growing rumors surrounding her after stepping back from public appearances and royal duties.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2024
The men that George shoots at turn out to be cartel members who quickly escalate from trespassing to horse theft to kidnapping George’s son and daughter-in-law.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2024
Her Majesty has remained in close contact with her beloved daughter-in-law.
—Valentine Servant-Ulgu, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2024
My daughter-in-law thinks that if you are served a hot meal, you are allowed to begin eating it right away.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2024
An early poll highlights Democratic worries The congressman’s son and daughter-in-law, C.J. Gimenez and wife Tania Cruz-Gimenez, are the main consultants for Cordero-Stutz’s campaign.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2024
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