grandma
Example Sentences
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The only reason he spent more on a car was that my grandma really wanted one that actually worked.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026
Hey Mick, as my grandma used to say, “When you point a finger at someone, three point back at you.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026
"My grandma is literally an activist," Gauff added.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
If your grandma discovered grandpa voted differently, it was after knowing he was kind, reliable and funny.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026
She said that it used to upset her grandma to be reminded of the things she’d forgotten, so Gabi didn’t.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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