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brother-in-law

[bruhth-er-in-law] / ˈbrʌð ər ɪnˌlɔ /




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At the hospital outside General Santos, Lourdes Camia said she believed her brother-in-law, who was being treated for a heart attack, was safer outside -- despite the heat.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The Princess of Wales's brother-in-law has told a planning inquiry his family home needs a higher level of security in a row over part of its drive being designated a public footpath.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

At one point, Spaeny looked over to see her brother-in-law having a heart-to-heart with Melton’s dad.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

While the ceremony itself remained private with reportedly just Anderson’s twin sister as a witness and brother-in-law as officiant, the absence underscored how closely the Trump family continues to be scrutinized even in personal milestones.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

But Dede felt shy addressing their intimate problems in front of her sister and brother-in-law.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez




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