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🎧 Podcast 1 — Introduction

In-laws

Noun (plural) · /ˈɪn.lɔːz/

Definition
Relatives by marriage, especially the parents of one's spouse.
Origin
The in-law suffix comes from Old English/Middle English canon law usage — kin 'in law' as opposed to kin by blood. The compound in-laws became common in 19th-century English.
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🎧 Podcast 2 — Daily Use

In-laws in Conversation

Two British speakers · Real everyday dialogue

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🌟 Podcast 3 — Prompt Engineering

In-laws — AI Prompts

5 copyable & speakable prompt cards · Google UK English voices

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