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

Student Ella told the BBC that losing her granddad during Covid had made her value spending more time with her grandma.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025

"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

“No, but maybe we could ask one of the librarians. Or maybe my granddad knows.”

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson