grandfather

Example Sentences

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The youngest hostage was a 9-month-old redheaded baby, and the oldest was an 86-year-old grandfather.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

There’s a grandfather quality to Kani’s Sam, but the increase in years has only deepened the play’s poignancy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The search engine was important, Rainer said, not only for what it told him about his grandfather, but because it also helped clear other members of his family, including his father.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Rodríguez Castro has the total trust of his grandfather, said a former U.S. official who was introduced to the grandson 10 years ago by a senior Cuban intelligence officer as the future of the family.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

“Things already look ugly,” Jack’s grandfather said, tapping Robert with his foot.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley