grandmother

Example Sentences

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Traci Quinn, a mother and grandmother, spent two decades as a nurse.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Then, less than a week later, as Jessica was in her bedroom, being comforted by her maternal grandmother, Linda Gandy, her father appeared.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

This is a rebellious, empathetic adventure story about a grandmother who catches on that her society needs to learn how to think freely.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

We need more young men and women like my grandmother.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

My grandmother, G, shuffles into the room in her neon-pink housecoat.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell