grandfather

Example Sentences

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"The care team even helped my grandfather to, sort of, walk me down the aisle."

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The grandchildren were born between 1986 and 2014, and some are University of Chicago graduates and doctors like their grandfather.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

A statement from the family, provided to People, described Gibb as a father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and actor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Many own investment properties themselves, and he notes the decision to grandfather the change protects them.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

At the other side of his cave stood the grandfather clock tocking away.

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