Examples of in-law in a Sentence
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Picking up in the spring of 1976, Eilis, now in her 40s, is still married to Italian American plumber Tony Fiorello and living in the titular suburbs outside of New York City with their two teenage children and her in-laws.
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Shannon Carlin, TIME, 1 May 2024
Today, owner Chris, his son Peyton and a slew of cousins, siblings and in-laws keep the dream alive and sizzling.
—Lillian Parker, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024
There is, improbably, always an occasion: date night, working late, friends in town, New Year’s Eve, too tired to cook, in-laws, layoff, anniversary, breakup.
—Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2024
Think about it: Most of us aren’t willing to endure terrible, toxic in-laws, for instance, or learn a new language for just anyone—only for those special people who are worth going the extra mile.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Apr. 2024
At the time, my eldest daughter was only 2 years old, and my in-laws were staying with us.
—Joan Nathan, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
The idea for The Heart of Rock and Roll came up during a conversation with Mitchell’s in-laws, who are Lewis’ neighbors in both Montana and Ross, Calif.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2024
There's a main house, an in-law house, a manager's house, a bunk house and three others.
—Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
In Shrek 2, Shrek must contend with his disapproving in-laws, King Harold (John Cleese) and Queen Lillian (Julie Andrews), who are displeased with his daughter Fiona’s choice of suitor.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
Shannon Carlin, TIME, 1 May 2024
Today, owner Chris, his son Peyton and a slew of cousins, siblings and in-laws keep the dream alive and sizzling.
—Lillian Parker, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024
There is, improbably, always an occasion: date night, working late, friends in town, New Year’s Eve, too tired to cook, in-laws, layoff, anniversary, breakup.
—Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2024
Think about it: Most of us aren’t willing to endure terrible, toxic in-laws, for instance, or learn a new language for just anyone—only for those special people who are worth going the extra mile.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Apr. 2024
At the time, my eldest daughter was only 2 years old, and my in-laws were staying with us.
—Joan Nathan, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
The idea for The Heart of Rock and Roll came up during a conversation with Mitchell’s in-laws, who are Lewis’ neighbors in both Montana and Ross, Calif.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2024
There's a main house, an in-law house, a manager's house, a bunk house and three others.
—Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
In Shrek 2, Shrek must contend with his disapproving in-laws, King Harold (John Cleese) and Queen Lillian (Julie Andrews), who are displeased with his daughter Fiona’s choice of suitor.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
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“In-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-law. Accessed 10 May. 2024.
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