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Recent Examples of in-law
My in-laws’ 55th wedding anniversary is coming up soon, but unfortunately, my father-in-law passed away last year, so this will be my mother-in-law’s first anniversary without him.
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Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2024
When my second baby was just shy of three weeks old, my in-laws flew across the country to meet her.
—Ellen O’Connell Whittet, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2024
Despite the bride not wanting photos or to go to the location, her in-laws drove them there while her husband remained silent.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Breadwinner contains material like the pressure of McMahan’s financial support, the perils of being a golf widow, planning a wedding on an overblown budget, relating to in-laws and more.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
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Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2024
When my second baby was just shy of three weeks old, my in-laws flew across the country to meet her.
—Ellen O’Connell Whittet, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2024
Despite the bride not wanting photos or to go to the location, her in-laws drove them there while her husband remained silent.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Breadwinner contains material like the pressure of McMahan’s financial support, the perils of being a golf widow, planning a wedding on an overblown budget, relating to in-laws and more.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for in-law
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These words, if left unchallenged, can become actions that lead to torn families and broken communities.Josh Becker, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Both have law degrees from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law and seasoned careers in family law.Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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Her cousin Derek Daigneault, 29, of Wichita, Kansas, was sentenced to life in prison Thursday for her murder after an investigation that spanned two states, the DA's office said.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The pasta maker, in full sight of the dining room, is a cousin of the family of owners.Ann Abel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Teams were in the field to assess houses and other structures that have been destroyed or damaged.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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In November, Kevin sets tree stands low in mountain draws, often fairly close to houses, roads, and developments.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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As these developments intensify, the Chenoweth clan is forced to shelter with their neighbors.Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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Rejoining the cast are the likes of Cillian Murphy, Stephen Graham and Sophie Rundle, who played Ada, sister to Oscar-winner Murphy’s Birmingham clan leader Tommy Shelby.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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In Nevada, Leo provided an incorrect contact number for a Native American tribe, creating an unnecessary barrier to access.Diana Spehar, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The original visitors to the region were the Indigenous Ute and Arapaho tribes.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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Authorities are investigating a shooting that left two people injured early Saturday morning in Union City.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Scientists know now that the stealthy menace originated in east Asia and was probably spread inadvertently by people to every continent except Antarctica.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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In the District 7 race, Kelly Miller leads Sarah K. Yang by 28 votes.Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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The narrow Pennsylvania Senate race between Republican Dave McCormick and Democratic Sen. Bob Casey is headed to a recount.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Most people aren’t tracking the deep lineages of AI, ML and neural networks, leading to widespread confusion about the actual capabilities and risks of these technologies.Greg Brunk, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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And of course, Knowles, who was recently honored during Glamour's Women of the Year event, seems to be making her lineage proud.Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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“In-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in-law. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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