granddad

Example Sentences

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Weller, now 67, has two grandchildren, but played down the idea he was a cool granddad.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

The rain pours down so often that you can’t help but snort when the film cuts to Whitford’s granddad angrily watering his lawn.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Michael Kitching suspects his granddad did not know about it because of the social shame.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

"My granddad was a train driver," she tells me, adding: "I'm really proud of what we're intending to do."

From BBC • May 23, 2025

“Your granddad used to say, ‘We’ll do better tomorrow.’”

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee