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

Victor Dallin III, who goes by Vic, lives in Philadelphia, and followed his grandfather into aviation—although flying seemed to skip a generation in the family since Dallin himself warned his son against it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Now Vic flies commercially, and he can’t help but think about his grandfather any time he lands in Philadelphia.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 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

“I thought you said it was your grandfather that died?”

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott