grandfather

Example Sentences

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"The care team even helped my grandfather to, sort of, walk me down the aisle."

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“My grandfather was very wary of those new jets,” Vic says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

A statement from the family, provided to People, described Gibb as a father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and actor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Many own investment properties themselves, and he notes the decision to grandfather the change protects them.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Their dad—my grandfather, who I don’t really know—had built a treehouse in their yard when they were kids.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison