grandfather

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Among its residents: the mother, father, grandmother and grandfather of an ASU undergrad.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

“I think your grandfather probably would be really happy with that,” Barron said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“Your grandfather chose a path he believed in. You should, too.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Well, he may not have wanted me to marry Jimmie, but he was tickled pink at the idea that I was carrying Jimmie’s child and that he was about to become a grandfather.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson