mother-in-law
noun
Examples of mother-in-law in a Sentence
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2023
Camilla wore bespoke Dior and sentimental jewels for the regal event
Queen Camilla opted for French minimalist chic — and her late mother-in-law's jewelry — for a glamorous night at Versailles.
—Monique Jessen, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2023
Maybe the daughter-in-law and son could hire a pet walker to come by the house when the mother-in-law brings her dogs.
—Annie Lane, Anchorage Daily News, 19 Sep. 2023
My mother-in-law also introduced a kiddush cup with water for Miriam, Moses' sister, to highlight the importance of women's roles during the Passover story, especially in providing hope to the Jewish people.
—Holly Rizzuto Palker, Parents, 17 Sep. 2023
While serving as the U.S. Consul General in Dubai in 2003, Olson failed to report that his mother-in-law — who was living with him at the time — had received a $60,000 gift of jewelry from the emir of Dubai, court records show.
—Craig Whitlock, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2023
The player collapsed during a session of hot yoga at an Orlando studio, his mother-in-law Carolyn Cliett told NBC News.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 13 Sep. 2023
But beyond being welcomed into a loving home, Isla (Alix West Lefler) has been put to a higher purpose, chiefly by Bobby’s mother-in-law, Faye (Fisher).
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Sep. 2023
My mother-in-law took many vacations with her friends, children and grandchildren.
—Annie Lane, oregonlive, 10 Sep. 2023
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14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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