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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The group also included the daughters-in-law of his aunts.
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R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
While your relationship with your daughter-in-law has changed, this logistical question offers you the opportunity to tie up some emotional loose ends and part with peace.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
Jill Campbell, the daughter-in-law of the film’s subject Jule Campbell, is an independent documentary director, producer, and editor.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
Two weeks later, Balducci moved to New Orleans to be near his son and daughter-in-law and their teenagers.
—Judith Graham, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
While your relationship with your daughter-in-law has changed, this logistical question offers you the opportunity to tie up some emotional loose ends and part with peace.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
Jill Campbell, the daughter-in-law of the film’s subject Jule Campbell, is an independent documentary director, producer, and editor.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
Two weeks later, Balducci moved to New Orleans to be near his son and daughter-in-law and their teenagers.
—Judith Graham, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Daughter-in-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daughter-in-law. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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