grandfather

Example Sentences

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“My father and grandfather always spoke of their love for Mexico, of how proud they were to live in this country,” said Roberto López Díaz, 62, a Mexican businessman of Spanish heritage.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

My father was going down the mines for 30 years, my grandfather for 50 years.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Christian Rainer, from Austria, told the BBC he found the name of his grandfather "within a few seconds".

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Kani thinks about his role in this production somewhat like his role as a grandfather.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

At the other side of his cave stood the grandfather clock tocking away.

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