grandfather

Example Sentences

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Lucciano told the Britain's Got Talent judges his love for singing came from performing at care homes with his grandfather Frankie during school holidays.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

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

“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

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

“My book tells me that it’s a grandfather clock,” explained C.C.

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