grandfather
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After pausing distilling operations in Clermont, the company moved most of its production to its Booker Noe facility just down the street, named for Noe’s grandfather.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
His grandfather set him up with an internship at an investment firm.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
"Beyond his professional achievements, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle," the actor's family said in a tribute.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
He is a longtime bodyguard and chief aide to his grandfather.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
When midnight chimed on the grandfather clock, just as the night before, our sleepwalker soon emerged from his room, padded down the long hallway, and again slipped into the back garden.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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