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sister-in-law

[sis-ter-in-law] / ˈsɪs tər ɪnˌlɔ /




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Kelce's sister-in-law and Queer Eye star Antoni Porowski, a friend to the couple, have evaded questions, too.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Standing “square in the doorway like a nightclub bouncer,” Lindsay’s sister-in-law says, “I’m sorry we haven’t got space for you to stay here long term.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Another social media user has reported that the textile company where their sister-in-law worked has fired 600 out of their 650 personnel, as they cannot import raw material from Australia anymore.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Jamshidi has family members, including his brother—who worked in a high-risk post as a security guard for the U.S. consulate in Herat, Afghanistan, for years—his sister-in-law, niece and nephew stuck in Camp As Sayliyah.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“So, you’re my sister-in-law now?” said Percy, shaking hands with Fleur as they hurried off toward the staircase with Bill, Fred, and George.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling




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