grandfather

Example Sentences

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The unlit house was silent except for the ticking of a grandfather clock somewhere on the first floor.

From Literature

He was especially close to his grandfather — a rabbi in Poland who built a successful career in waste management after immigrating to the U.S. — and to his Aunt Belle.

From Los Angeles Times

He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, his family said.

From Los Angeles Times

His late grandfather is the all-time leader in NFL coaching victories.

From Los Angeles Times

Change in routine and care exacerbated underlying health conditions and at least two people we knew, including my late grandfather’s last living sibling, died after the evacuation.

From Los Angeles Times