grandfather

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His grandfather John W. Foster served as secretary of state under Benjamin Harrison in the 1890s, and his uncle, Robert Lansing, held the same position under Woodrow Wilson.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Christian Rainer, from Austria, told the BBC he found the name of his grandfather "within a few seconds".

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

"I am very angry," she says, adding that her father, grandfather and great grandfather have been voters.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

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

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley