grandmother

Example Sentences

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"We have nothing. No water, food or mattresses," Waseela Mohamed, a 70-year-old grandmother of seven, told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

He also spoke about being "raised by incredible women", including his mother, aunt, grandmother and sister.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Campos said her 44-year-old mother has asthma, her 9-year-old brother has epilepsy, and her 68-year-old grandmother is battling cancer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026

We stopped at the deli counter and my grandmother had a five or ten minute conversation with the deli guy and that made her feel really connected to the community.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2026

‘D’you want to help your grandmother into the house and I’ll get her bags?’ he asks.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler