grandfather

Example Sentences

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But it was their maternal grandfather, a doctor in Springfield, Ill., who had the biggest influence on Levis’s career path.

From The Wall Street Journal

No matter how much I’ve poked fun at my grandfather for driving like a snail my entire life, he continues to drive slowly on streets and freeways.

From Los Angeles Times

This month, after the storybook comeback of a 44-year-old grandfather was undone by a late-game field goal, we saw Mr. Rivers once more in tears.

From The Wall Street Journal

"She always has been since we lost my grandfather, she's been in my home every single year," he said.

From BBC

Both have opted to skip college for a hands-on business course, soaking up whatever they can from their father and grandfather.

From Los Angeles Times