grandfather

Example Sentences

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Laird Emilie says her mother and grandfather often lean on her and her brother for insights into market trends and digital platforms.

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

Elyjah’s grandfather, Troy Hearn, has said that Gaddis dated the boy’s mother on and off for several years and accused him of stalking her.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

He thought of what his grandfather would say when he returned to find both boy and griffin gone; of his confusion and anger.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell