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Recent Examples of in-law
Tensions still flare in their relationship, however, not to mention the conflicts with their respective in-laws, including Jim's mom, Mary (Zoe Perry), and Mandy's mom, Audrey (Rachel Bay Jones).
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 May 2025
Known as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), these tiny buildings are popping up in backyards across the nation as space for in-laws, offices or rental units.
—Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 8 May 2025
The largest obstacles were Jo finding a way to turn down her future mother- in-law’s questionable makeup artist talent and veil offering and Link struggling with his vows.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 8 May 2025
Meanwhile, the expectant mom has reached out to her in-laws numerous times to send well-wishes on their birthdays and holidays.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 3 May 2025
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 May 2025
Known as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), these tiny buildings are popping up in backyards across the nation as space for in-laws, offices or rental units.
—Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 8 May 2025
The largest obstacles were Jo finding a way to turn down her future mother- in-law’s questionable makeup artist talent and veil offering and Link struggling with his vows.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 8 May 2025
Meanwhile, the expectant mom has reached out to her in-laws numerous times to send well-wishes on their birthdays and holidays.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for in-law
Noun
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Full of surprises, family time, performing, chilling, laughing, loving, smiling and good meaningful cries.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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The Duck Dynasty patriarch died at age 79 on Sunday after being diagnosed in 2024 with Alzheimer’s disease, his family announced in statements on social media.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
26 May 2025
Noun
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By contrast, her brood of uncles and cousins, who confusingly resemble the parallel hippie gang in the 1983 sequences, never acquire definition as individual characters.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Keisha’s cousins Tiffany (Paigion Walker) and Brittany (Adriyan Rae), who wore lots of Fenty pieces, cropped jackets, and mini skirts, are the more fashion-forward and trendy out of the central cast.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
Essence,
21 May 2025
Noun
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For the last five years, Michaels has traveled all over the East Coast of the United States meeting at people’s houses to rehabilitate dogs.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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Sephora is here to help, thanks to its house collection mineral sunscreen, which is 60 percent off right now.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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As boss Richie Stevenson looks to pin blame, patriarch Conrad Harrigan gathers his clan with a plan.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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It’s been three years, but our favorite sleuthing goth teenager Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) is finally back, as is the rest of her clan.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
Noun
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After they were divided into three tribes – Civa, Vula, and Lagi – the contestants got to work outwitting and outplaying one another, as well as forming alliances (including Eva and Joe’s, as well as Kyle and Kamilla’s partnership).—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday formally apologized for New York’s role in operating an upstate boarding school in which Native American children from tribes across the state were forced to assimilate into American society while being subjected to physical and psychological abuse.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
20 May 2025
Noun
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That’s encouraging for people who are newer to resistance training or are concerned about injuring themselves in the gym, McDowell said.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
22 May 2025
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Several people sent the couple their condolences in the comment section.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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According to the suit, Miller had also raised concerns about Spitzer’s handling of the D.A.’s office, including worries that Spitzer had violated the Racial Justice Act by bringing up questions of race while trying to determine whether or not to seek the death penalty against a Black defendant.—
Salvador Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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Disputed claims of 'genocide' in South Africa Genocide is defined in the Genocide Convention, an international treaty that criminalizes genocide, as the killing of members of a group because of their race, religion or national origin, as in the Holocaust.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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On May 22, a piece of that lineage will find a new steward when this 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Lungo Cabriolet crosses the auction block through RM Sotheby’s in Milan.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
14 May 2025
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The resulting story of Pope Leo’s lineage shines a light on our imperfect American history while bringing an extra layer of pride to people from Louisiana.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
14 May 2025
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“In-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in-law. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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