grandfather

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More recently, since being promoted to executive vice president, Gerard has had disagreements with his grandfather over investments in tech upgrades and new executive hires.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

"I feel very sad that I'm not voting Labour this time," said 59-year-old Ross Mumford, explaining he had always supported the centre-left party, just like his father and grandfather.

From Barron's • May 4, 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

‘My grandfather once got close to the Mountain,’ he’d explained when Torak had woken him in the night.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver