daughter-in-law
noun
daugh·ter-in-law
ˈdȯ-tər-in-ˌlȯ 
ˈdȯ-tərn-
plural daughters-in-law
ˈdȯ-tər-zin-ˌlȯ
: the wife of one's son or daughter
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Jen Juneau, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Based on Haynes and Boone's internal investigation and recommendations, the church split from Morris' son and daughter-in-law, James and Bridget Morris; executive pastor Kemtal Glasgow; and several of its elders.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Her son and daughter-in-law have an 11-year-old and two little children under 3.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2025
Her son and daughter-in-law have an 11-year-old and two little children under three.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2025
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Jen Juneau, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Based on Haynes and Boone's internal investigation and recommendations, the church split from Morris' son and daughter-in-law, James and Bridget Morris; executive pastor Kemtal Glasgow; and several of its elders.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Her son and daughter-in-law have an 11-year-old and two little children under 3.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2025
Her son and daughter-in-law have an 11-year-old and two little children under three.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2025
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“Daughter-in-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daughter-in-law. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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