grandfather

Example Sentences

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“My father and grandfather always spoke of their love for Mexico, of how proud they were to live in this country,” said Roberto López Díaz, 62, a Mexican businessman of Spanish heritage.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Christian Rainer, from Austria, told the BBC he found the name of his grandfather "within a few seconds".

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Kani thinks about his role in this production somewhat like his role as a grandfather.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

His grandfather, a general, was linked to the 1968 Tlatelolco massacre, a dark chapter in Mexico’s history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Jack jumped up to open it, wondering why his grandfather didn’t just come in.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley