grandfather

Example Sentences

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His grandfather was the defense secretary when the military opened fire on university student protesters in Tlatelolco in 1968.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

His grandfather Antonio is revealed as a traveling merchant who operated between Catalan Spain and Morocco, rather than simply a farmer.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

A Visit To Grandpa's follows a young boy sent to spend a summer full of adventure with his eccentric grandfather on a Welsh farm.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Elyjah’s grandfather, Troy Hearn, has said that Gaddis dated the boy’s mother on and off for several years and accused him of stalking her.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

She is followed by a man who must be our grandfather.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar