Recent Examples on the WebToday, 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 Here was a less varnished landscape of avatars — for our co-workers, bosses, neighbors, acquaintances, hookups, bad dates and in-laws.—Wesley Morris Ron Butler Emma Kehlbeck Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2024
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