grandfather

Example Sentences

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My Jewish grandfather, born in Palestine, was considered Palestinian.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Neighbor Karen Banuelos told The Times that the grandfather of the children spoke to another neighbor and revealed what happened.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

On a September night in 1961, Hill's grandfather Barney and his wife Betty believed they were abducted by aliens as they returned home from vacation.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

An Interior Ministry colonel, he is widely considered the "ear" of his grandfather, even though he holds no formal government or party leadership posts.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

He thought of his father and grandfather, waiting, perhaps angry, perhaps terrified and panicking, for his return.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell