grandfather

Example Sentences

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An Interior Ministry colonel, he is widely considered the "ear" of his grandfather, even though he holds no formal government or party leadership posts.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

After my grandfather was buried in Hollywood Forever Cemetery in 2009, I have watched the little path that leads to his tombstone go from a muddy dirt trail to neatly paved with bricks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Section 1 of the 22nd Amendment, which sets presidential term limits, has a similar grandfather clause.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

"Beyond his professional achievements, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle," the actor's family said in a tribute.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Like the armless grandfather clock tocking away in Duane’s cave, I can only tell you what is happening now.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el