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mother-in-law

[muhth-er-in-law] / ˈmʌð ər ɪnˌlɔ /




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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

She said she finally understands why her mother-in-law “fell apart” when Biggs told her they were getting married.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

"My mother-in-law and best friend died from heart complications," he said.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Still determined to claim Judea for herself, Cleopatra arranged the rescue of King Herod’s mother-in-law, Alexandra.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby




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