grandfather

Example Sentences

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Neighbor Karen Banuelos told The Times that the grandfather of the children spoke to another neighbor and revealed what happened.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The programme also saw her delve into rumours of a family murder and learn why her grandfather was put up for adoption, despite having loving parents and siblings.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

On a September night in 1961, Hill's grandfather Barney and his wife Betty believed they were abducted by aliens as they returned home from vacation.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

“But I’d never seen anyone that looked or sounded like my grandfather in it. I realized that it could be a really creative method to preserve his voice and his story. “

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

He was sure that his grandfather clock with the missing hands would have something to say on the topic.

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