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

During the early years of his leadership, Kim Jong Un sought to secure his legitimacy by dressing like his grandfather Kim Il Sung.

From BBC • May 5, 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

Back then, it’d been because of losing her grandfather.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith