granddaddy

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But Arnott’s comments came before the granddaddy of them all did something surprising: It stuck to its rules.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Good things can come in old packages, and that’s the case with the exchange-traded fund, the granddaddy of tech-focused ETFs, which trades under the ticker XLK.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

“It’s the granddaddy of them all. My mom always said she wanted me to play at Wimbledon. ... This is definitely one of the most coveted trophies right here.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2025

GameStop, the granddaddy of meme stocks, has soared suddenly and sharply.

From Seattle Times • May 14, 2024

“One time when your granddaddy was a baby, I helt him in my lap. Who’d a-thought I’d outlive him!” she said, trying hard to keep aholt of herself.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns