grandfather

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Morris's son Jason confirmed his death on 20 April, calling his father "a great man and an even better father and grandfather", who lived "a lifetime of exploration, curiosity and creativity".

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 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

“Then we had to get the grandfather, who was blind, out of the house. ”

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson