granddaddy

Example Sentences

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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

When I FaceTime with my darling Daisy, I worry she won’t see past my dour expression and never know how much her granddaddy loves her.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2025

The hive of activity is the Palais, a massive complex by the sea full of cinemas with names like Buñuel, Bazin and, the granddaddy, the Grand Théâtre Lumière.

From Seattle Times • May 14, 2024

“What’s this I heerd ’bout yore granddaddy, Will?” asked Mrs. Snodgrass, wiping her hands on her long white apron as she came to the door.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns