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

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 maternal grandfather served time in prison for armed robbery, whilst his grandfather on his father's side was a "traditional working-class Tory" who had served in the Navy during the Second World War.

From BBC • May 13, 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

“You’ve got my sense of curiosity in you,” his grandfather said with a smile.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley