grandfather

Example Sentences

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His grandfather set him up with an internship at an investment firm.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Victor Dallin III, who goes by Vic, lives in Philadelphia, and followed his grandfather into aviation—although flying seemed to skip a generation in the family since Dallin himself warned his son against it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 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

Like the armless grandfather clock tocking away in Duane’s cave, I can only tell you what is happening now.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el