grandfather

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Saltiveri's farm, owned by his father and grandfather before him, is in an isolated spot in the province of Lleida, in the northeastern region of Catalonia.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Around the end of the 1930s, Randy Bierlein’s grandfather first started selling Chrysler vehicles out of his family’s dealership in northern Michigan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

"My grandfather started this, then my father, and now it's my turn," the 49-year-old said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

A 74-year-old grandfather who is set to run three marathons in 14 days in memory of his daughter has said he will only stop running when they find a cure for bowel cancer.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

His grandfather would be waiting, and Jack’s test results weren’t going to go over too well.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley