grandfather

Example Sentences

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Laird Emilie says her mother and grandfather often lean on her and her brother for insights into market trends and digital platforms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

"I feel very sad that I'm not voting Labour this time," said 59-year-old Ross Mumford, explaining he had always supported the centre-left party, just like his father and grandfather.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

The site is believed to contain the remains of Leonardo's grandfather Antonio, his uncle Francesco, and several half-brothers, Antonio, Pandolfo, and Giovanni.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

The universe had taken my grandfather but had given me a new friend.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Mostly with Hila’s fancy friends, but his mother’s parents had even gone, and she had even earned a grunt of approval from his grandfather, which was very high praise.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny