grandfather
Example Sentences
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Since 1945, historians have debated to what extent Naruhito's late grandfather Hirohito was responsible for Imperial Japan's war of aggression in Asia.
From Barron's
The McCullagh family is synonymous with boxing in Belfast and his father and grandfather were both champion amateur boxers.
From BBC
A vivid memory for Sanchez is his grandfather slaughtering a pig and driving around South-Central on his pickup truck selling it.
From Los Angeles Times
Rydz was emotional throughout following the death of his grandfather since his previous match.
From BBC
He started hanging around his grandfather’s workshop when he was 7 or 8, and already has five watches in his collection.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
