mother-in-law
Example Sentences
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But having grown up in less-privileged circumstances, she’s uneasy in the world she now inhabits and bristles at the condescending manner of her mother-in-law.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Mollen, ironically, knows the pattern: In her Substack essay, she recalls that her mother-in-law “fell apart” when she and Biggs announced their engagement.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
I will say, in this hour, I do a whole piece on my mother-in-law, and I’ve talked about my mother-in-law a lot in my comedy specials, and she loves it.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
"My mother-in-law and best friend died from heart complications," he said.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
“You mentioned during the course of your testimony these ‘dirty looks’ Mr. Miyamoto is supposed to have aimed at your mother-in-law.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
