grandfather

Example Sentences

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"Dave was a deeply loved father to three daughters and a proud grandfather to three boys," they said.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

His grandfather Antonio is revealed as a traveling merchant who operated between Catalan Spain and Morocco, rather than simply a farmer.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

"I feel very sad that I'm not voting Labour this time," said 59-year-old Ross Mumford, explaining he had always supported the centre-left party, just like his father and grandfather.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Elyjah’s grandfather, Troy Hearn, has said that Gaddis dated the boy’s mother on and off for several years and accused him of stalking her.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

“This grandfather clock will tick-tock away, but to no end, to no purpose.”

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