brother-in-law
noun
broth·er-in-law
ˈbrə-t͟hər-ən-ˌlȯ 
ˈbrət͟h-rən-,
ˈbrə-t͟hərn-
plural brothers-in-law
ˈbrə-t͟hərz-ən-
1
: the brother of one's spouse
2
a
: the husband of one's sibling
b
: the husband of one's spouse's sibling
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David Wright opened the door for the officers, then his brother-in-law retrieved a shotgun and came back to the door with the barrel pointed at the ceiling, according to the lawsuit.
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Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2024
In recent years, Sanborn joined forces with his nephew and brother-in-law to launch the YouTube series Sanborn Sessions in 2017.
—Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
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Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2024
In recent years, Sanborn joined forces with his nephew and brother-in-law to launch the YouTube series Sanborn Sessions in 2017.
—Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
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“Brother-in-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brother-in-law. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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