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grandfather

[gran-fah-ther, grand-] / ˈgrænˌfɑ ðər, ˈgrænd- /


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What to know: John Steinbeck’s epic novel is the source material for this ambitious limited series created by Zoe Kazan, whose grandfather, Elia Kazan, directed the 1955 film adaptation of the book.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 19, 2026

"Imagine a grandfather who silently embraces you every day, listens to you, and has always been strong and full of life," she says.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

I was in my mid-20s and not really a scotch drinker when my grandfather took me up there and we ordered two of the best glasses either of us had ever had.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

Logan Miller, 32, lost his uncle during the attacks, and his grandfather to 9/11-related illness in the aftermath.

From Barron's Sep. 11, 2026

Isaac and Jacob are constantly at Tío Yehuda’s side, learning every detail of how the printing press works and becoming perfect apprentices to our uncle and grandfather.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar

But for most of my life, they felt like the domain of grandfathers, finance bros and people who knew what vermouth was without having to Google it.

From Salon Jul. 7, 2026

“We’re asking airmen to strap into jets that their grandfathers, fathers and now they are flying, and it is time for a reset,” said Doug Birkey, executive director of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

His two grandfathers, both named Bill, were key figures in his early life, later providing inspiration for the title of his 2023 memoir.

From BBC May 13, 2026

"I wanted to remind people of the narrative of our grandmothers, grandfathers and great-grandparents, who throughout my childhood said that war is terrifying," the 28-year-old, who goes by the nickname Noi, told AFP.

From Barron's Feb. 13, 2026

Maybe it’s because I never knew either of my grandfathers.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez




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