granny

Example Sentences

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Hundreds of knitted teddy bears, lambs, dogs and rabbits have been placed in Hartford, Cheshire, for children, with just a gift tag signed from an elusive "Granny H".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

My go-to is chicken salad with chopped walnuts, crisp Granny Smith apples, and golden raisins.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

While the home is private, it is also walkable to Granny White Market and Radnor Lake.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

As the specifics on this list prove, Granny can be a very important and beloved character who often gets the last laugh if only because she gets the best lines.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Why come Granny hadn’t given all that to Mama when I was born—or when Mama was expecting the baby that died or when Mary Toy came?

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns